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
8D8E95
RGB
141, 142, 149
HSL
233, 4%, 57%
HSB
233, 5%, 58%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 42
LAB
59, 1, -4
LCH
59, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 280
XYZ
26, 27, 32
LUV
59, -1, -6
HWB
233, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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