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
8E91A0
RGB
142, 145, 160
HSL
230, 9%, 59%
HSB
230, 11%, 63%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 37
LAB
60, 1, -8
LCH
60, 8, 278
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 277
XYZ
28, 29, 37
LUV
60, -2, -12
HWB
230, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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