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
868489
RGB
134, 132, 137
HSL
264, 2%, 53%
HSB
264, 4%, 54%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 46
LAB
55, 2, -2
LCH
55, 3, 302
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 304
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 1, -4
HWB
264, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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