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
8C989A
RGB
140, 152, 154
HSL
189, 6%, 58%
HSB
189, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 40
LAB
62, -4, -3
LCH
62, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 209
XYZ
28, 30, 35
LUV
62, -7, -3
HWB
189, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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