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
8A9CAA
RGB
138, 156, 170
HSL
206, 16%, 60%
HSB
206, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 8, 0, 33
LAB
63, -4, -10
LCH
63, 11, 246
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 241
XYZ
30, 32, 43
LUV
63, -10, -13
HWB
206, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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