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
868191
RGB
134, 129, 145
HSL
259, 7%, 54%
HSB
259, 11%, 57%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 43
LAB
55, 4, -8
LCH
55, 9, 299
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 300
XYZ
23, 23, 30
LUV
55, 2, -12
HWB
259, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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