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
8B857F
RGB
139, 133, 127
HSL
30, 5%, 52%
HSB
30, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 4, 9, 45
LAB
56, 1, 4
LCH
56, 4, 70
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 68
XYZ
23, 24, 23
LUV
56, 4, 5
HWB
30, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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