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
8E8B86
RGB
142, 139, 134
HSL
37, 3%, 54%
HSB
37, 6%, 56%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 44
LAB
58, 0, 3
LCH
58, 3, 82
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 81
XYZ
25, 26, 26
LUV
58, 2, 4
HWB
37, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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