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
8E95AB
RGB
142, 149, 171
HSL
226, 15%, 61%
HSB
226, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 33
LAB
62, 1, -12
LCH
62, 13, 274
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 272
XYZ
29, 30, 43
LUV
62, -5, -19
HWB
226, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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