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
86999D
RGB
134, 153, 157
HSL
190, 11%, 57%
HSB
190, 15%, 62%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 38
LAB
62, -6, -5
LCH
62, 8, 215
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 212
XYZ
27, 30, 36
LUV
62, -10, -5
HWB
190, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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