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
8EA0B4
RGB
142, 160, 180
HSL
212, 20%, 63%
HSB
212, 21%, 71%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 29
LAB
65, -3, -13
LCH
65, 13, 256
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 251
XYZ
32, 34, 48
LUV
65, -10, -18
HWB
212, 56%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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