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
8E928D
RGB
142, 146, 141
HSL
108, 2%, 56%
HSB
108, 3%, 57%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 43
LAB
60, -2, 2
LCH
60, 3, 137
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 139
XYZ
26, 28, 29
LUV
60, -2, 3
HWB
108, 55%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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