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
8E8A7D
RGB
142, 138, 125
HSL
46, 7%, 52%
HSB
46, 12%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 12, 44
LAB
58, 0, 8
LCH
58, 8, 92
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 93
XYZ
24, 25, 23
LUV
58, 3, 10
HWB
46, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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