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
8E9180
RGB
142, 145, 128
HSL
71, 7%, 54%
HSB
71, 12%, 57%
CMYK
2, 0, 12, 43
LAB
60, -3, 9
LCH
60, 9, 112
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 115
XYZ
25, 28, 24
LUV
60, -1, 13
HWB
71, 50%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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