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
8C828D
RGB
140, 130, 141
HSL
295, 5%, 53%
HSB
295, 8%, 55%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 45
LAB
56, 5, -5
LCH
56, 7, 321
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 323
XYZ
24, 23, 28
LUV
56, 5, -7
HWB
295, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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