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
86818D
RGB
134, 129, 141
HSL
265, 5%, 53%
HSB
265, 9%, 55%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 45
LAB
55, 4, -6
LCH
55, 7, 303
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 305
XYZ
22, 23, 28
LUV
55, 2, -9
HWB
265, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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