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
86828E
RGB
134, 130, 142
HSL
260, 5%, 53%
HSB
260, 8%, 56%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 44
LAB
55, 3, -6
LCH
55, 7, 300
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 301
XYZ
23, 23, 29
LUV
55, 2, -9
HWB
260, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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