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
8CA0B2
RGB
140, 160, 178
HSL
208, 20%, 62%
HSB
208, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 30
LAB
65, -4, -12
LCH
65, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 245
XYZ
31, 34, 47
LUV
65, -11, -17
HWB
208, 55%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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