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
8C979D
RGB
140, 151, 157
HSL
201, 8%, 58%
HSB
201, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 38
LAB
62, -3, -5
LCH
62, 6, 236
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 231
XYZ
28, 30, 36
LUV
62, -6, -6
HWB
201, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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