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
8C8E9F
RGB
140, 142, 159
HSL
234, 9%, 59%
HSB
234, 12%, 62%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 38
LAB
59, 2, -9
LCH
59, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 280
XYZ
27, 27, 37
LUV
59, -2, -14
HWB
234, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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