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
8D9593
RGB
141, 149, 147
HSL
165, 4%, 57%
HSB
165, 5%, 58%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 42
LAB
61, -3, 0
LCH
61, 3, 180
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 179
XYZ
27, 29, 32
LUV
61, -4, 1
HWB
165, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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