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
8E9AAA
RGB
142, 154, 170
HSL
214, 14%, 61%
HSB
214, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 33
LAB
63, -2, -10
LCH
63, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 256
XYZ
30, 32, 43
LUV
63, -7, -14
HWB
214, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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