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
8CA1AF
RGB
140, 161, 175
HSL
204, 18%, 62%
HSB
204, 20%, 69%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 31
LAB
65, -5, -10
LCH
65, 11, 242
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 237
XYZ
31, 34, 45
LUV
65, -12, -14
HWB
204, 55%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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