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
8D9A9E
RGB
141, 154, 158
HSL
194, 8%, 59%
HSB
194, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 38
LAB
63, -4, -4
LCH
63, 6, 222
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 218
XYZ
29, 31, 37
LUV
63, -7, -5
HWB
194, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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