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
8D8A81
RGB
141, 138, 129
HSL
45, 5%, 53%
HSB
45, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 45
LAB
58, 0, 5
LCH
58, 5, 91
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 92
XYZ
24, 25, 24
LUV
58, 2, 7
HWB
45, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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