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
8C8F8E
RGB
140, 143, 142
HSL
160, 1%, 55%
HSB
160, 2%, 56%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 44
LAB
59, -1, 0
LCH
59, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.65, 0.00, 174
XYZ
26, 27, 29
LUV
59, -2, 0
HWB
160, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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