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
8E8188
RGB
142, 129, 136
HSL
328, 5%, 53%
HSB
328, 9%, 56%
CMYK
0, 9, 4, 44
LAB
55, 6, -2
LCH
55, 6, 343
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 344
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 7, -4
HWB
328, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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