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
8E9698
RGB
142, 150, 152
HSL
192, 5%, 58%
HSB
192, 7%, 60%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 40
LAB
61, -3, -2
LCH
61, 3, 218
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 214
XYZ
28, 30, 34
LUV
61, -5, -3
HWB
192, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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