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
8C908D
RGB
140, 144, 141
HSL
135, 2%, 56%
HSB
135, 3%, 56%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 44
LAB
59, -2, 1
LCH
59, 2, 151
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 154
XYZ
26, 27, 29
LUV
59, -2, 2
HWB
135, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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