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
8D9293
RGB
141, 146, 147
HSL
190, 3%, 56%
HSB
190, 4%, 58%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 42
LAB
60, -2, -1
LCH
60, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 211
XYZ
27, 28, 32
LUV
60, -3, -1
HWB
190, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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