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
8A96A8
RGB
138, 150, 168
HSL
216, 15%, 60%
HSB
216, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 34
LAB
62, -2, -11
LCH
62, 11, 262
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 258
XYZ
28, 30, 41
LUV
62, -7, -16
HWB
216, 54%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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