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
8D8997
RGB
141, 137, 151
HSL
257, 6%, 56%
HSB
257, 9%, 59%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 41
LAB
58, 4, -7
LCH
58, 8, 298
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 299
XYZ
26, 26, 33
LUV
58, 1, -11
HWB
257, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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