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
8B888E
RGB
139, 136, 142
HSL
270, 3%, 55%
HSB
270, 4%, 56%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 44
LAB
57, 2, -3
LCH
57, 3, 306
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 308
XYZ
24, 25, 29
LUV
57, 1, -4
HWB
270, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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