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
8D9099
RGB
141, 144, 153
HSL
225, 6%, 58%
HSB
225, 8%, 60%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 40
LAB
60, 0, -5
LCH
60, 5, 273
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 271
XYZ
27, 28, 34
LUV
60, -2, -8
HWB
225, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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