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
8D898D
RGB
141, 137, 141
HSL
300, 2%, 55%
HSB
300, 3%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 0, 45
LAB
58, 2, -2
LCH
58, 3, 323
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 326
XYZ
25, 25, 29
LUV
58, 2, -3
HWB
300, 54%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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