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
8EA3B2
RGB
142, 163, 178
HSL
205, 19%, 63%
HSB
205, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 30
LAB
66, -5, -10
LCH
66, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 239
XYZ
32, 35, 47
LUV
66, -12, -15
HWB
205, 56%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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