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
8C8B88
RGB
140, 139, 136
HSL
45, 2%, 54%
HSB
45, 3%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 45
LAB
58, 0, 2
LCH
58, 2, 92
OKLCH
0.64, 0.00, 91
XYZ
24, 26, 27
LUV
58, 1, 2
HWB
45, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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