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
8E9689
RGB
142, 150, 137
HSL
97, 6%, 56%
HSB
97, 9%, 59%
CMYK
5, 0, 9, 41
LAB
61, -5, 6
LCH
61, 8, 130
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 133
XYZ
27, 29, 28
LUV
61, -4, 9
HWB
97, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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