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
8A93AB
RGB
138, 147, 171
HSL
224, 16%, 61%
HSB
224, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 14, 0, 33
LAB
61, 1, -14
LCH
61, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 269
XYZ
28, 29, 43
LUV
61, -6, -21
HWB
224, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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