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
8C9591
RGB
140, 149, 145
HSL
153, 4%, 57%
HSB
153, 6%, 58%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 42
LAB
61, -4, 1
LCH
61, 4, 167
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 168
XYZ
27, 29, 31
LUV
61, -5, 2
HWB
153, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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