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
8B9B95
RGB
139, 155, 149
HSL
158, 7%, 58%
HSB
158, 10%, 61%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 39
LAB
63, -7, 1
LCH
63, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 171
XYZ
28, 31, 33
LUV
63, -8, 3
HWB
158, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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