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
8B8076
RGB
139, 128, 118
HSL
29, 8%, 50%
HSB
29, 15%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 15, 45
LAB
54, 3, 7
LCH
54, 8, 67
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 65
XYZ
22, 22, 20
LUV
54, 7, 9
HWB
29, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.