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
8C8A7E
RGB
140, 138, 126
HSL
51, 6%, 52%
HSB
51, 10%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 45
LAB
57, -1, 7
LCH
57, 7, 98
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 99
XYZ
24, 25, 23
LUV
57, 2, 9
HWB
51, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.