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
8A9AA9
RGB
138, 154, 169
HSL
209, 15%, 60%
HSB
209, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 34
LAB
63, -3, -10
LCH
63, 10, 251
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 247
XYZ
29, 31, 42
LUV
63, -9, -14
HWB
209, 54%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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