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
8E8F9F
RGB
142, 143, 159
HSL
236, 8%, 59%
HSB
236, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 38
LAB
60, 2, -9
LCH
60, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 283
XYZ
27, 28, 37
LUV
60, -1, -13
HWB
236, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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