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
8EA1B3
RGB
142, 161, 179
HSL
209, 20%, 63%
HSB
209, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 30
LAB
65, -4, -12
LCH
65, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 247
XYZ
32, 34, 48
LUV
65, -11, -17
HWB
209, 56%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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