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
8D9185
RGB
141, 145, 133
HSL
80, 5%, 55%
HSB
80, 8%, 57%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 43
LAB
60, -3, 6
LCH
60, 7, 119
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 122
XYZ
25, 28, 26
LUV
60, -2, 9
HWB
80, 52%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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