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
8A96AF
RGB
138, 150, 175
HSL
221, 19%, 61%
HSB
221, 21%, 69%
CMYK
21, 14, 0, 31
LAB
62, 0, -15
LCH
62, 15, 269
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 265
XYZ
29, 30, 45
LUV
62, -8, -22
HWB
221, 54%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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