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
8E9CA4
RGB
142, 156, 164
HSL
202, 11%, 60%
HSB
202, 13%, 64%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 36
LAB
63, -4, -6
LCH
63, 7, 237
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 233
XYZ
30, 32, 40
LUV
63, -8, -8
HWB
202, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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