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
8B99A5
RGB
139, 153, 165
HSL
208, 13%, 60%
HSB
208, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 35
LAB
62, -3, -8
LCH
62, 9, 248
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 244
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
62, -8, -11
HWB
208, 55%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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