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
8E8979
RGB
142, 137, 121
HSL
46, 9%, 52%
HSB
46, 15%, 56%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 44
LAB
57, 0, 9
LCH
57, 9, 91
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 93
XYZ
24, 25, 22
LUV
57, 4, 13
HWB
46, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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