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
8B969A
RGB
139, 150, 154
HSL
196, 7%, 57%
HSB
196, 10%, 60%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 40
LAB
61, -3, -4
LCH
61, 5, 226
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 222
XYZ
27, 30, 35
LUV
61, -6, -4
HWB
196, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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