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
8D8A84
RGB
141, 138, 132
HSL
40, 4%, 54%
HSB
40, 6%, 55%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 45
LAB
58, 0, 4
LCH
58, 4, 85
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 85
XYZ
24, 26, 25
LUV
58, 2, 5
HWB
40, 52%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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