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
8B9891
RGB
139, 152, 145
HSL
148, 6%, 57%
HSB
148, 9%, 60%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 40
LAB
62, -6, 2
LCH
62, 6, 161
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 162
XYZ
27, 30, 31
LUV
62, -7, 4
HWB
148, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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