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
8D9181
RGB
141, 145, 129
HSL
75, 7%, 54%
HSB
75, 11%, 57%
CMYK
3, 0, 11, 43
LAB
59, -4, 8
LCH
59, 9, 115
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 118
XYZ
25, 27, 25
LUV
59, -1, 12
HWB
75, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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