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
8EA1A8
RGB
142, 161, 168
HSL
196, 13%, 61%
HSB
196, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 34
LAB
65, -6, -6
LCH
65, 8, 226
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 222
XYZ
31, 34, 42
LUV
65, -10, -8
HWB
196, 56%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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