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
8A99AC
RGB
138, 153, 172
HSL
214, 17%, 61%
HSB
214, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, -2, -12
LCH
63, 12, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 254
XYZ
29, 31, 43
LUV
63, -9, -17
HWB
214, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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