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
86858F
RGB
134, 133, 143
HSL
246, 4%, 54%
HSB
246, 7%, 56%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 44
LAB
56, 2, -5
LCH
56, 6, 290
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 291
XYZ
23, 24, 29
LUV
56, 0, -8
HWB
246, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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