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
8D8891
RGB
141, 136, 145
HSL
273, 4%, 55%
HSB
273, 6%, 57%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 43
LAB
57, 3, -4
LCH
57, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 310
XYZ
25, 25, 30
LUV
57, 2, -6
HWB
273, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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