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
8E8986
RGB
142, 137, 134
HSL
22, 3%, 54%
HSB
22, 6%, 56%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 44
LAB
57, 2, 2
LCH
57, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 53
XYZ
24, 25, 26
LUV
57, 3, 3
HWB
22, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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