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
8D97A8
RGB
141, 151, 168
HSL
218, 13%, 61%
HSB
218, 16%, 66%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 34
LAB
62, -1, -10
LCH
62, 10, 264
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 261
XYZ
29, 31, 41
LUV
62, -6, -15
HWB
218, 55%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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