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
8E9C98
RGB
142, 156, 152
HSL
163, 7%, 58%
HSB
163, 9%, 61%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 39
LAB
63, -6, 0
LCH
63, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 177
XYZ
29, 32, 34
LUV
63, -8, 2
HWB
163, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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