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
8E8E83
RGB
142, 142, 131
HSL
60, 5%, 54%
HSB
60, 8%, 56%
CMYK
0, 0, 8, 44
LAB
59, -2, 6
LCH
59, 6, 105
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 107
XYZ
25, 27, 25
LUV
59, 1, 8
HWB
60, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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