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
8B909E
RGB
139, 144, 158
HSL
224, 9%, 58%
HSB
224, 12%, 62%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 38
LAB
60, 0, -8
LCH
60, 8, 272
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 270
XYZ
27, 28, 36
LUV
60, -3, -12
HWB
224, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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