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
8A9EA4
RGB
138, 158, 164
HSL
194, 13%, 59%
HSB
194, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 36
LAB
64, -6, -6
LCH
64, 8, 222
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 218
XYZ
29, 33, 40
LUV
64, -11, -7
HWB
194, 54%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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