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
8A8CA1
RGB
138, 140, 161
HSL
235, 11%, 59%
HSB
235, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 37
LAB
59, 3, -11
LCH
59, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 281
XYZ
26, 27, 37
LUV
59, -2, -17
HWB
235, 54%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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