Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8498AE
RGB
132, 152, 174
HSL
211, 21%, 60%
HSB
211, 24%, 68%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 32
LAB
62, -4, -14
LCH
62, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 251
XYZ
28, 30, 44
LUV
62, -11, -20
HWB
211, 52%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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