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
8A9EA5
RGB
138, 158, 165
HSL
196, 13%, 59%
HSB
196, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 35
LAB
64, -6, -6
LCH
64, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 221
XYZ
29, 33, 40
LUV
64, -11, -8
HWB
196, 54%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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