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
8A8F98
RGB
138, 143, 152
HSL
219, 6%, 57%
HSB
219, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -1, -5
LCH
59, 5, 265
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 262
XYZ
26, 27, 34
LUV
59, -3, -8
HWB
219, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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