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
8E8490
RGB
142, 132, 144
HSL
290, 5%, 54%
HSB
290, 8%, 56%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 44
LAB
56, 6, -5
LCH
56, 8, 318
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 321
XYZ
24, 24, 30
LUV
56, 5, -8
HWB
290, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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