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
8B888C
RGB
139, 136, 140
HSL
285, 2%, 54%
HSB
285, 3%, 55%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 45
LAB
57, 2, -2
LCH
57, 2, 315
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 318
XYZ
24, 25, 28
LUV
57, 1, -3
HWB
285, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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