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
8E9DA0
RGB
142, 157, 160
HSL
190, 9%, 59%
HSB
190, 11%, 63%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 37
LAB
64, -5, -3
LCH
64, 6, 215
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 211
XYZ
30, 32, 38
LUV
64, -8, -4
HWB
190, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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