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
8993A8
RGB
137, 147, 168
HSL
221, 15%, 60%
HSB
221, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 34
LAB
61, 0, -12
LCH
61, 12, 269
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 265
XYZ
28, 29, 41
LUV
61, -6, -18
HWB
221, 54%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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