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
8A9AB2
RGB
138, 154, 178
HSL
216, 21%, 62%
HSB
216, 22%, 70%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 30
LAB
63, -2, -15
LCH
63, 15, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 258
XYZ
30, 32, 47
LUV
63, -10, -21
HWB
216, 54%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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