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
8B8E85
RGB
139, 142, 133
HSL
80, 4%, 54%
HSB
80, 6%, 56%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 44
LAB
59, -2, 4
LCH
59, 5, 119
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 122
XYZ
25, 27, 26
LUV
59, -1, 7
HWB
80, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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