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
8B8A79
RGB
139, 138, 121
HSL
57, 7%, 51%
HSB
57, 13%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 13, 45
LAB
57, -2, 9
LCH
57, 9, 102
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 104
XYZ
23, 25, 22
LUV
57, 2, 13
HWB
57, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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