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
8E99A7
RGB
142, 153, 167
HSL
214, 12%, 61%
HSB
214, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 35
LAB
63, -2, -9
LCH
63, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 254
XYZ
30, 31, 41
LUV
63, -7, -13
HWB
214, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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