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
869CA1
RGB
134, 156, 161
HSL
191, 13%, 58%
HSB
191, 17%, 63%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 37
LAB
63, -7, -5
LCH
63, 9, 217
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 213
XYZ
28, 31, 38
LUV
63, -12, -7
HWB
191, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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