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
86979F
RGB
134, 151, 159
HSL
199, 12%, 57%
HSB
199, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 38
LAB
61, -5, -6
LCH
61, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 228
XYZ
27, 30, 37
LUV
61, -9, -8
HWB
199, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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