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
8D888E
RGB
141, 136, 142
HSL
290, 3%, 55%
HSB
290, 4%, 56%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 44
LAB
57, 3, -3
LCH
57, 4, 318
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 321
XYZ
25, 25, 29
LUV
57, 2, -4
HWB
290, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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