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
8B8D98
RGB
139, 141, 152
HSL
231, 6%, 57%
HSB
231, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 40
LAB
59, 1, -6
LCH
59, 6, 279
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 278
XYZ
26, 27, 34
LUV
59, -2, -9
HWB
231, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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