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
8D97A5
RGB
141, 151, 165
HSL
215, 12%, 60%
HSB
215, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 35
LAB
62, -1, -9
LCH
62, 9, 260
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 257
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
62, -6, -12
HWB
215, 55%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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