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
8E9A8A
RGB
142, 154, 138
HSL
105, 7%, 57%
HSB
105, 10%, 60%
CMYK
8, 0, 10, 40
LAB
62, -7, 7
LCH
62, 10, 135
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 138
XYZ
27, 31, 29
LUV
62, -6, 11
HWB
105, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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