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
8E8A7A
RGB
142, 138, 122
HSL
48, 8%, 52%
HSB
48, 14%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 14, 44
LAB
57, -1, 9
LCH
57, 9, 94
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 95
XYZ
24, 25, 22
LUV
57, 3, 13
HWB
48, 48%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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