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
8B8D8A
RGB
139, 141, 138
HSL
100, 1%, 55%
HSB
100, 2%, 55%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 45
LAB
58, -1, 1
LCH
58, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.64, 0.00, 135
XYZ
25, 26, 28
LUV
58, -1, 2
HWB
100, 54%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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