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
8B8780
RGB
139, 135, 128
HSL
38, 5%, 52%
HSB
38, 8%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 45
LAB
57, 1, 4
LCH
57, 4, 83
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 82
XYZ
23, 24, 24
LUV
57, 3, 6
HWB
38, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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