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
8B8575
RGB
139, 133, 117
HSL
44, 9%, 50%
HSB
44, 16%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 45
LAB
56, 0, 10
LCH
56, 10, 89
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 90
XYZ
22, 24, 20
LUV
56, 5, 13
HWB
44, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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