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
8CA0AC
RGB
140, 160, 172
HSL
203, 16%, 61%
HSB
203, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 33
LAB
65, -5, -9
LCH
65, 10, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 234
XYZ
31, 34, 44
LUV
65, -11, -12
HWB
203, 55%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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