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
869290
RGB
134, 146, 144
HSL
170, 5%, 55%
HSB
170, 8%, 57%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 43
LAB
60, -5, -1
LCH
60, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 185
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
60, -7, 0
HWB
170, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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