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
8D8D99
RGB
141, 141, 153
HSL
240, 6%, 58%
HSB
240, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 40
LAB
59, 2, -6
LCH
59, 7, 286
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 286
XYZ
26, 27, 34
LUV
59, -1, -10
HWB
240, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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