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
8B8B9D
RGB
139, 139, 157
HSL
240, 8%, 58%
HSB
240, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 38
LAB
58, 3, -10
LCH
58, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 286
XYZ
26, 26, 36
LUV
58, -1, -14
HWB
240, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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