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
8E9580
RGB
142, 149, 128
HSL
80, 9%, 54%
HSB
80, 14%, 58%
CMYK
5, 0, 14, 42
LAB
61, -6, 10
LCH
61, 12, 119
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 122
XYZ
26, 29, 25
LUV
61, -3, 15
HWB
80, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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