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
8B8D91
RGB
139, 141, 145
HSL
220, 3%, 56%
HSB
220, 4%, 57%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 43
LAB
59, 0, -2
LCH
59, 2, 266
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 265
XYZ
25, 27, 31
LUV
59, -1, -3
HWB
220, 55%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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