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
8B8A7E
RGB
139, 138, 126
HSL
55, 5%, 52%
HSB
55, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 45
LAB
57, -1, 7
LCH
57, 7, 101
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 103
XYZ
24, 25, 23
LUV
57, 1, 9
HWB
55, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.