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
8B99A6
RGB
139, 153, 166
HSL
209, 13%, 60%
HSB
209, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 35
LAB
62, -3, -9
LCH
62, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 246
XYZ
29, 31, 41
LUV
62, -8, -12
HWB
209, 55%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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