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
8C9699
RGB
140, 150, 153
HSL
194, 6%, 57%
HSB
194, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 40
LAB
61, -3, -3
LCH
61, 4, 222
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 218
XYZ
27, 30, 34
LUV
61, -6, -4
HWB
194, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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