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
8D979E
RGB
141, 151, 158
HSL
205, 8%, 59%
HSB
205, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 38
LAB
62, -3, -5
LCH
62, 6, 242
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 238
XYZ
28, 30, 37
LUV
62, -6, -7
HWB
205, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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