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
8E8A80
RGB
142, 138, 128
HSL
43, 6%, 53%
HSB
43, 10%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 44
LAB
58, 0, 6
LCH
58, 6, 88
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 89
XYZ
24, 25, 24
LUV
58, 3, 8
HWB
43, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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