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
8A96AC
RGB
138, 150, 172
HSL
219, 17%, 61%
HSB
219, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 33
LAB
62, -1, -13
LCH
62, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 263
XYZ
29, 30, 43
LUV
62, -7, -19
HWB
219, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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