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
8C94A0
RGB
140, 148, 160
HSL
216, 10%, 59%
HSB
216, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 37
LAB
61, -1, -7
LCH
61, 7, 261
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 258
XYZ
28, 29, 37
LUV
61, -5, -11
HWB
216, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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