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
8E9D9E
RGB
142, 157, 158
HSL
184, 8%, 59%
HSB
184, 10%, 62%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 38
LAB
64, -5, -2
LCH
64, 6, 204
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 202
XYZ
29, 32, 37
LUV
64, -8, -3
HWB
184, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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