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
8A96A9
RGB
138, 150, 169
HSL
217, 15%, 60%
HSB
217, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 34
LAB
62, -1, -12
LCH
62, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 260
XYZ
29, 30, 42
LUV
62, -7, -17
HWB
217, 54%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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