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
8D959C
RGB
141, 149, 156
HSL
208, 7%, 58%
HSB
208, 10%, 61%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 39
LAB
61, -2, -5
LCH
61, 5, 248
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 244
XYZ
28, 30, 36
LUV
61, -5, -7
HWB
208, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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