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
86897E
RGB
134, 137, 126
HSL
76, 4%, 52%
HSB
76, 8%, 54%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 46
LAB
57, -3, 6
LCH
57, 6, 116
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 119
XYZ
23, 24, 23
LUV
57, -1, 8
HWB
76, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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