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
8E9395
RGB
142, 147, 149
HSL
197, 3%, 57%
HSB
197, 5%, 58%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 42
LAB
61, -2, -2
LCH
61, 2, 228
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 223
XYZ
27, 29, 33
LUV
61, -3, -2
HWB
197, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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