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
8A9BA3
RGB
138, 155, 163
HSL
199, 12%, 59%
HSB
199, 15%, 64%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 36
LAB
63, -5, -6
LCH
63, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 228
XYZ
29, 31, 39
LUV
63, -9, -8
HWB
199, 54%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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