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
8E9FAC
RGB
142, 159, 172
HSL
206, 15%, 62%
HSB
206, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 33
LAB
64, -4, -9
LCH
64, 10, 245
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 241
XYZ
31, 34, 44
LUV
64, -10, -13
HWB
206, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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