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
8A90A4
RGB
138, 144, 164
HSL
226, 13%, 59%
HSB
226, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 36
LAB
60, 1, -11
LCH
60, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 272
XYZ
27, 28, 39
LUV
60, -4, -17
HWB
226, 54%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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