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
8B8079
RGB
139, 128, 121
HSL
23, 7%, 51%
HSB
23, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 45
LAB
54, 3, 5
LCH
54, 6, 58
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 55
XYZ
22, 22, 21
LUV
54, 7, 7
HWB
23, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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