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
8D9DB3
RGB
141, 157, 179
HSL
215, 20%, 63%
HSB
215, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 30
LAB
64, -2, -13
LCH
64, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 256
XYZ
31, 33, 47
LUV
64, -9, -20
HWB
215, 55%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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