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
8A9BAA
RGB
138, 155, 170
HSL
208, 16%, 60%
HSB
208, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 33
LAB
63, -4, -10
LCH
63, 11, 249
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 245
XYZ
29, 32, 43
LUV
63, -10, -14
HWB
208, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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