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
8C8182
RGB
140, 129, 130
HSL
355, 5%, 53%
HSB
355, 8%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 7, 45
LAB
55, 4, 1
LCH
55, 5, 13
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 11
XYZ
23, 23, 24
LUV
55, 6, 1
HWB
355, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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