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
8E9899
RGB
142, 152, 153
HSL
185, 5%, 58%
HSB
185, 7%, 60%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 40
LAB
62, -4, -2
LCH
62, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 204
XYZ
28, 31, 35
LUV
62, -6, -2
HWB
185, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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