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
868599
RGB
134, 133, 153
HSL
243, 9%, 56%
HSB
243, 13%, 60%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 40
LAB
56, 4, -11
LCH
56, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 288
XYZ
24, 24, 34
LUV
56, -1, -16
HWB
243, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.