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
8B8D86
RGB
139, 141, 134
HSL
77, 3%, 54%
HSB
77, 5%, 55%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 45
LAB
58, -2, 3
LCH
58, 4, 117
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 120
XYZ
24, 26, 26
LUV
58, -1, 5
HWB
77, 53%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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