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
8696A2
RGB
134, 150, 162
HSL
206, 13%, 58%
HSB
206, 17%, 64%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 36
LAB
61, -4, -8
LCH
61, 9, 245
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 240
XYZ
27, 29, 38
LUV
61, -9, -12
HWB
206, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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