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
8B97A5
RGB
139, 151, 165
HSL
212, 13%, 60%
HSB
212, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 35
LAB
62, -2, -9
LCH
62, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 252
XYZ
29, 30, 40
LUV
62, -7, -13
HWB
212, 55%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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