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
8E97A1
RGB
142, 151, 161
HSL
212, 9%, 59%
HSB
212, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 37
LAB
62, -2, -6
LCH
62, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 251
XYZ
29, 30, 38
LUV
62, -5, -9
HWB
212, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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