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
868CA2
RGB
134, 140, 162
HSL
227, 13%, 58%
HSB
227, 17%, 64%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 36
LAB
58, 1, -12
LCH
58, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 273
XYZ
26, 26, 38
LUV
58, -4, -19
HWB
227, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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