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
869895
RGB
134, 152, 149
HSL
170, 8%, 56%
HSB
170, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 40
LAB
61, -7, -1
LCH
61, 7, 186
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 185
XYZ
26, 30, 33
LUV
61, -10, 0
HWB
170, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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