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
8C8FA0
RGB
140, 143, 160
HSL
231, 10%, 59%
HSB
231, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 37
LAB
60, 2, -9
LCH
60, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 278
XYZ
27, 28, 37
LUV
60, -3, -14
HWB
231, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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