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
868A97
RGB
134, 138, 151
HSL
226, 8%, 56%
HSB
226, 11%, 59%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 41
LAB
57, 1, -7
LCH
57, 8, 274
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 272
XYZ
25, 25, 33
LUV
57, -3, -11
HWB
226, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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