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
8B797F
RGB
139, 121, 127
HSL
340, 7%, 51%
HSB
340, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 13, 9, 45
LAB
53, 8, -1
LCH
53, 8, 356
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 356
XYZ
21, 21, 23
LUV
53, 10, -2
HWB
340, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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