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
8A8FA4
RGB
138, 143, 164
HSL
228, 13%, 59%
HSB
228, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 36
LAB
60, 1, -12
LCH
60, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 275
XYZ
27, 28, 39
LUV
60, -4, -18
HWB
228, 54%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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