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
8D8186
RGB
141, 129, 134
HSL
335, 5%, 53%
HSB
335, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 9, 5, 45
LAB
55, 5, -1
LCH
55, 5, 350
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 350
XYZ
23, 23, 26
LUV
55, 7, -2
HWB
335, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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