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
8B9797
RGB
139, 151, 151
HSL
180, 5%, 57%
HSB
180, 8%, 59%
CMYK
8, 0, 0, 41
LAB
61, -4, -2
LCH
61, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 197
XYZ
27, 30, 34
LUV
61, -7, -1
HWB
180, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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