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
8EA0A5
RGB
142, 160, 165
HSL
193, 11%, 60%
HSB
193, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 35
LAB
65, -6, -5
LCH
65, 8, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 216
XYZ
31, 34, 40
LUV
65, -10, -6
HWB
193, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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