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
8E95A7
RGB
142, 149, 167
HSL
223, 12%, 61%
HSB
223, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 35
LAB
62, 0, -10
LCH
62, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 269
XYZ
29, 30, 41
LUV
62, -5, -15
HWB
223, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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