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
8D8D98
RGB
141, 141, 152
HSL
240, 5%, 57%
HSB
240, 7%, 60%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 40
LAB
59, 2, -6
LCH
59, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 286
XYZ
26, 27, 34
LUV
59, -1, -9
HWB
240, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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