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
8E99A4
RGB
142, 153, 164
HSL
210, 11%, 60%
HSB
210, 13%, 64%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 36
LAB
63, -2, -7
LCH
63, 8, 252
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 248
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
63, -7, -10
HWB
210, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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