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
8B8D96
RGB
139, 141, 150
HSL
229, 5%, 57%
HSB
229, 7%, 59%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 41
LAB
59, 1, -5
LCH
59, 5, 277
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 276
XYZ
26, 27, 33
LUV
59, -2, -7
HWB
229, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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