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
8E8F8A
RGB
142, 143, 138
HSL
72, 2%, 55%
HSB
72, 3%, 56%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 44
LAB
59, -1, 3
LCH
59, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 116
XYZ
26, 27, 28
LUV
59, 0, 4
HWB
72, 54%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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