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
8E9B9D
RGB
142, 155, 157
HSL
188, 7%, 59%
HSB
188, 10%, 62%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 38
LAB
63, -4, -3
LCH
63, 5, 211
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 208
XYZ
29, 32, 36
LUV
63, -7, -3
HWB
188, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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