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
869CA4
RGB
134, 156, 164
HSL
196, 14%, 58%
HSB
196, 18%, 64%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 36
LAB
63, -7, -7
LCH
63, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 222
XYZ
28, 32, 40
LUV
63, -12, -9
HWB
196, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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