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
8A9DB3
RGB
138, 157, 179
HSL
212, 21%, 62%
HSB
212, 23%, 70%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 30
LAB
64, -3, -14
LCH
64, 14, 257
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 252
XYZ
31, 33, 47
LUV
64, -11, -20
HWB
212, 54%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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