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
8C8D97
RGB
140, 141, 151
HSL
235, 5%, 57%
HSB
235, 7%, 59%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 41
LAB
59, 1, -5
LCH
59, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 281
XYZ
26, 27, 33
LUV
59, -1, -8
HWB
235, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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