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
8D978E
RGB
141, 151, 142
HSL
126, 5%, 57%
HSB
126, 7%, 59%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 41
LAB
61, -5, 3
LCH
61, 6, 146
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 148
XYZ
27, 30, 30
LUV
61, -5, 6
HWB
126, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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