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
8E8893
RGB
142, 136, 147
HSL
273, 5%, 55%
HSB
273, 7%, 58%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 42
LAB
57, 4, -5
LCH
57, 6, 308
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 310
XYZ
25, 25, 31
LUV
57, 3, -8
HWB
273, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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