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
8E9CA7
RGB
142, 156, 167
HSL
206, 12%, 61%
HSB
206, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 35
LAB
64, -3, -8
LCH
64, 8, 246
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 242
XYZ
30, 32, 41
LUV
64, -8, -11
HWB
206, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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