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
8E8892
RGB
142, 136, 146
HSL
276, 4%, 55%
HSB
276, 7%, 57%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 43
LAB
57, 4, -5
LCH
57, 6, 310
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 312
XYZ
25, 25, 31
LUV
57, 3, -7
HWB
276, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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