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
8E8EA0
RGB
142, 142, 160
HSL
240, 9%, 59%
HSB
240, 11%, 63%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 37
LAB
59, 3, -10
LCH
59, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 286
XYZ
27, 28, 37
LUV
59, -1, -14
HWB
240, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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