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
8C9880
RGB
140, 152, 128
HSL
90, 10%, 55%
HSB
90, 16%, 60%
CMYK
8, 0, 16, 40
LAB
61, -8, 11
LCH
61, 14, 125
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 129
XYZ
26, 30, 25
LUV
61, -6, 17
HWB
90, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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