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
8C8688
RGB
140, 134, 136
HSL
340, 3%, 54%
HSB
340, 4%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 3, 45
LAB
57, 3, 0
LCH
57, 3, 355
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 355
XYZ
24, 24, 27
LUV
57, 3, -1
HWB
340, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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