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
8E8B80
RGB
142, 139, 128
HSL
47, 6%, 53%
HSB
47, 10%, 56%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 44
LAB
58, 0, 6
LCH
58, 6, 93
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 94
XYZ
24, 26, 24
LUV
58, 2, 9
HWB
47, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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