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
8B8D97
RGB
139, 141, 151
HSL
230, 5%, 57%
HSB
230, 8%, 59%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 41
LAB
59, 1, -6
LCH
59, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 277
XYZ
26, 27, 33
LUV
59, -2, -8
HWB
230, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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