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
86988C
RGB
134, 152, 140
HSL
140, 8%, 56%
HSB
140, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 40
LAB
61, -8, 4
LCH
61, 9, 154
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 156
XYZ
26, 29, 29
LUV
61, -9, 7
HWB
140, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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