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
8B8776
RGB
139, 135, 118
HSL
49, 8%, 50%
HSB
49, 15%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 15, 45
LAB
56, -1, 10
LCH
56, 10, 94
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 96
XYZ
23, 24, 21
LUV
56, 3, 13
HWB
49, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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