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
8E979A
RGB
142, 151, 154
HSL
195, 6%, 58%
HSB
195, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 40
LAB
62, -3, -3
LCH
62, 4, 224
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 220
XYZ
28, 30, 35
LUV
62, -5, -3
HWB
195, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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