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
8E8581
RGB
142, 133, 129
HSL
18, 5%, 53%
HSB
18, 9%, 56%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 44
LAB
56, 3, 3
LCH
56, 5, 49
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 46
XYZ
24, 24, 24
LUV
56, 6, 4
HWB
18, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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