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
8B99AF
RGB
139, 153, 175
HSL
217, 18%, 62%
HSB
217, 21%, 69%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 31
LAB
63, -2, -13
LCH
63, 13, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 259
XYZ
30, 31, 45
LUV
63, -8, -20
HWB
217, 55%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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