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
8D9CA5
RGB
141, 156, 165
HSL
203, 12%, 60%
HSB
203, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 35
LAB
63, -4, -7
LCH
63, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 234
XYZ
30, 32, 40
LUV
63, -8, -9
HWB
203, 55%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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