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
8D9AA9
RGB
141, 154, 169
HSL
212, 14%, 61%
HSB
212, 17%, 66%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 34
LAB
63, -2, -10
LCH
63, 10, 256
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 252
XYZ
30, 32, 42
LUV
63, -8, -14
HWB
212, 55%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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