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
8B8879
RGB
139, 136, 121
HSL
50, 7%, 51%
HSB
50, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 45
LAB
57, -1, 9
LCH
57, 9, 96
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 98
XYZ
23, 24, 22
LUV
57, 3, 12
HWB
50, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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