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
8A9EA1
RGB
138, 158, 161
HSL
188, 11%, 59%
HSB
188, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 37
LAB
64, -7, -4
LCH
64, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 208
XYZ
29, 32, 38
LUV
64, -11, -5
HWB
188, 54%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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