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
8E8F8D
RGB
142, 143, 141
HSL
90, 1%, 56%
HSB
90, 1%, 56%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 44
LAB
59, -1, 1
LCH
59, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.65, 0.00, 129
XYZ
26, 27, 29
LUV
59, 0, 1
HWB
90, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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