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
8D9489
RGB
141, 148, 137
HSL
98, 5%, 56%
HSB
98, 7%, 58%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 42
LAB
60, -4, 5
LCH
60, 6, 131
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 134
XYZ
26, 29, 28
LUV
60, -3, 8
HWB
98, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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