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
8E9BA5
RGB
142, 155, 165
HSL
206, 11%, 60%
HSB
206, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 35
LAB
63, -3, -7
LCH
63, 8, 245
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 241
XYZ
30, 32, 40
LUV
63, -8, -10
HWB
206, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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