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
8B8A8E
RGB
139, 138, 142
HSL
255, 2%, 55%
HSB
255, 3%, 56%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 44
LAB
58, 1, -2
LCH
58, 2, 296
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 298
XYZ
25, 26, 29
LUV
58, 0, -3
HWB
255, 54%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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