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
8B957E
RGB
139, 149, 126
HSL
86, 10%, 54%
HSB
86, 15%, 58%
CMYK
7, 0, 15, 42
LAB
60, -7, 11
LCH
60, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 127
XYZ
25, 28, 24
LUV
60, -5, 16
HWB
86, 49%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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