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
8B9883
RGB
139, 152, 131
HSL
97, 9%, 55%
HSB
97, 14%, 60%
CMYK
9, 0, 14, 40
LAB
61, -8, 9
LCH
61, 12, 130
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 133
XYZ
26, 30, 26
LUV
61, -6, 15
HWB
97, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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