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
8B808A
RGB
139, 128, 138
HSL
305, 5%, 52%
HSB
305, 8%, 55%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 45
LAB
55, 6, -4
LCH
55, 7, 326
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 329
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 6, -6
HWB
305, 50%, 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.