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
86959B
RGB
134, 149, 155
HSL
197, 10%, 57%
HSB
197, 14%, 61%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 39
LAB
61, -5, -5
LCH
61, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 224
XYZ
26, 29, 35
LUV
61, -8, -7
HWB
197, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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