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
869999
RGB
134, 153, 153
HSL
180, 9%, 56%
HSB
180, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 40
LAB
62, -7, -2
LCH
62, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 197
XYZ
27, 30, 35
LUV
62, -10, -2
HWB
180, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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