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
8B9B8D
RGB
139, 155, 141
HSL
128, 7%, 58%
HSB
128, 10%, 61%
CMYK
10, 0, 9, 39
LAB
62, -8, 5
LCH
62, 10, 146
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 149
XYZ
27, 31, 30
LUV
62, -8, 9
HWB
128, 55%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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