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
8B9986
RGB
139, 153, 134
HSL
104, 9%, 56%
HSB
104, 12%, 60%
CMYK
9, 0, 12, 40
LAB
62, -8, 8
LCH
62, 11, 134
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 137
XYZ
26, 30, 27
LUV
62, -7, 13
HWB
104, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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