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
8C9286
RGB
140, 146, 134
HSL
90, 5%, 55%
HSB
90, 8%, 57%
CMYK
4, 0, 8, 43
LAB
60, -4, 6
LCH
60, 7, 125
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 129
XYZ
25, 28, 27
LUV
60, -3, 9
HWB
90, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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