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
8E97AA
RGB
142, 151, 170
HSL
221, 14%, 61%
HSB
221, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 33
LAB
62, 0, -11
LCH
62, 11, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 265
XYZ
29, 31, 42
LUV
62, -6, -16
HWB
221, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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