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
8A6E6C
RGB
138, 110, 108
HSL
4, 12%, 48%
HSB
4, 22%, 54%
CMYK
0, 20, 22, 46
LAB
49, 11, 6
LCH
49, 12, 26
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 23
XYZ
19, 18, 17
LUV
49, 18, 5
HWB
4, 42%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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