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
86958E
RGB
134, 149, 142
HSL
152, 7%, 55%
HSB
152, 10%, 58%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 42
LAB
60, -7, 2
LCH
60, 7, 165
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 166
XYZ
25, 29, 30
LUV
60, -8, 4
HWB
152, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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