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
938C8D
RGB
147, 140, 141
HSL
351, 3%, 56%
HSB
351, 5%, 58%
CMYK
0, 5, 4, 42
LAB
59, 3, 0
LCH
59, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 7
XYZ
26, 27, 29
LUV
59, 4, 0
HWB
351, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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