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
8C9AA0
RGB
140, 154, 160
HSL
198, 10%, 59%
HSB
198, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 37
LAB
63, -4, -5
LCH
63, 7, 230
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 225
XYZ
29, 31, 38
LUV
63, -8, -6
HWB
198, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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