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
8A94AD
RGB
138, 148, 173
HSL
223, 18%, 61%
HSB
223, 20%, 68%
CMYK
20, 14, 0, 32
LAB
61, 0, -14
LCH
61, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 268
XYZ
29, 30, 44
LUV
61, -7, -22
HWB
223, 54%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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