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
8B8784
RGB
139, 135, 132
HSL
26, 3%, 53%
HSB
26, 5%, 55%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 45
LAB
57, 1, 2
LCH
57, 2, 63
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 60
XYZ
23, 24, 25
LUV
57, 2, 3
HWB
26, 52%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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