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
8A9EAC
RGB
138, 158, 172
HSL
205, 17%, 61%
HSB
205, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 33
LAB
64, -5, -10
LCH
64, 11, 243
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 238
XYZ
30, 33, 44
LUV
64, -11, -14
HWB
205, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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