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
8A9DB0
RGB
138, 157, 176
HSL
210, 19%, 62%
HSB
210, 22%, 69%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 31
LAB
64, -4, -12
LCH
64, 13, 253
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 248
XYZ
30, 33, 46
LUV
64, -11, -18
HWB
210, 54%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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