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
8A8E9C
RGB
138, 142, 156
HSL
227, 8%, 58%
HSB
227, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 39
LAB
59, 1, -8
LCH
59, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 273
XYZ
26, 27, 35
LUV
59, -3, -12
HWB
227, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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