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
8EA2AB
RGB
142, 162, 171
HSL
199, 15%, 61%
HSB
199, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -6, -7
LCH
65, 9, 231
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 227
XYZ
31, 35, 44
LUV
65, -11, -10
HWB
199, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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