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
8A9EA9
RGB
138, 158, 169
HSL
201, 15%, 60%
HSB
201, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 34
LAB
64, -5, -8
LCH
64, 10, 236
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 232
XYZ
30, 33, 42
LUV
64, -11, -11
HWB
201, 54%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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