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
8D97A4
RGB
141, 151, 164
HSL
214, 11%, 60%
HSB
214, 14%, 64%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 36
LAB
62, -2, -8
LCH
62, 8, 258
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 255
XYZ
29, 30, 39
LUV
62, -6, -12
HWB
214, 55%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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