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
8B99AA
RGB
139, 153, 170
HSL
213, 15%, 61%
HSB
213, 18%, 67%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 33
LAB
63, -2, -11
LCH
63, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 253
XYZ
29, 31, 42
LUV
63, -8, -15
HWB
213, 55%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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