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
8E9A99
RGB
142, 154, 153
HSL
175, 6%, 58%
HSB
175, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 40
LAB
63, -5, -1
LCH
63, 5, 193
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 191
XYZ
28, 31, 35
LUV
63, -7, -1
HWB
175, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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