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
8A94A4
RGB
138, 148, 164
HSL
217, 13%, 59%
HSB
217, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 36
LAB
61, -1, -10
LCH
61, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 260
XYZ
28, 29, 39
LUV
61, -6, -14
HWB
217, 54%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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