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
8E8A96
RGB
142, 138, 150
HSL
260, 5%, 56%
HSB
260, 8%, 59%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 41
LAB
58, 3, -6
LCH
58, 7, 300
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 301
XYZ
26, 26, 33
LUV
58, 2, -9
HWB
260, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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