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
8E9FAB
RGB
142, 159, 171
HSL
205, 15%, 61%
HSB
205, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 33
LAB
64, -4, -8
LCH
64, 9, 243
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 239
XYZ
31, 33, 43
LUV
64, -10, -12
HWB
205, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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