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
8C8A86
RGB
140, 138, 134
HSL
40, 3%, 54%
HSB
40, 4%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 45
LAB
58, 0, 2
LCH
58, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 85
XYZ
24, 25, 26
LUV
58, 1, 3
HWB
40, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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