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
8B899A
RGB
139, 137, 154
HSL
247, 8%, 57%
HSB
247, 11%, 60%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 40
LAB
58, 3, -9
LCH
58, 9, 291
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 291
XYZ
25, 26, 34
LUV
58, 0, -13
HWB
247, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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