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
8E9195
RGB
142, 145, 149
HSL
214, 3%, 57%
HSB
214, 5%, 58%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 42
LAB
60, -1, -3
LCH
60, 3, 258
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 255
XYZ
27, 28, 32
LUV
60, -2, -4
HWB
214, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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