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
86949F
RGB
134, 148, 159
HSL
206, 12%, 57%
HSB
206, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 38
LAB
60, -3, -8
LCH
60, 8, 246
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 242
XYZ
27, 29, 37
LUV
60, -8, -11
HWB
206, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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