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
8B807A
RGB
139, 128, 122
HSL
21, 7%, 51%
HSB
21, 12%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 45
LAB
54, 4, 5
LCH
54, 6, 54
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 51
XYZ
22, 22, 22
LUV
54, 7, 6
HWB
21, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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