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
8A9EAE
RGB
138, 158, 174
HSL
207, 18%, 61%
HSB
207, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 32
LAB
64, -5, -11
LCH
64, 12, 247
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 242
XYZ
30, 33, 45
LUV
64, -11, -15
HWB
207, 54%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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