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
8E8C8F
RGB
142, 140, 143
HSL
280, 1%, 55%
HSB
280, 2%, 56%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 44
LAB
58, 1, -1
LCH
58, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.64, 0.00, 315
XYZ
25, 26, 30
LUV
58, 1, -2
HWB
280, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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