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
8A9CAF
RGB
138, 156, 175
HSL
211, 19%, 61%
HSB
211, 21%, 69%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 31
LAB
63, -3, -12
LCH
63, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 250
XYZ
30, 32, 45
LUV
63, -10, -18
HWB
211, 54%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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