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
8B9291
RGB
139, 146, 145
HSL
171, 3%, 56%
HSB
171, 5%, 57%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 43
LAB
60, -3, 0
LCH
60, 3, 188
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 187
XYZ
26, 28, 31
LUV
60, -4, 0
HWB
171, 55%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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