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
8B8E90
RGB
139, 142, 144
HSL
204, 2%, 55%
HSB
204, 3%, 56%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 44
LAB
59, -1, -1
LCH
59, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.64, 0.00, 237
XYZ
25, 27, 30
LUV
59, -2, -2
HWB
204, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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