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
8E9BB2
RGB
142, 155, 178
HSL
218, 19%, 63%
HSB
218, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 30
LAB
64, -1, -14
LCH
64, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 262
XYZ
31, 32, 47
LUV
64, -8, -20
HWB
218, 56%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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