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
8B8181
RGB
139, 129, 129
HSL
0, 4%, 53%
HSB
0, 7%, 55%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 45
LAB
55, 4, 1
LCH
55, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 17
XYZ
22, 23, 24
LUV
55, 6, 1
HWB
0, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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