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
8E9A96
RGB
142, 154, 150
HSL
160, 6%, 58%
HSB
160, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 40
LAB
63, -5, 1
LCH
63, 5, 174
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 174
XYZ
28, 31, 33
LUV
63, -6, 2
HWB
160, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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