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
8D8895
RGB
141, 136, 149
HSL
263, 6%, 56%
HSB
263, 9%, 58%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 42
LAB
57, 4, -6
LCH
57, 7, 302
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 303
XYZ
25, 25, 32
LUV
57, 2, -10
HWB
263, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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