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
8B8273
RGB
139, 130, 115
HSL
37, 9%, 50%
HSB
37, 17%, 55%
CMYK
0, 6, 17, 45
LAB
55, 2, 9
LCH
55, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 81
XYZ
22, 23, 19
LUV
55, 6, 12
HWB
37, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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