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
869EAB
RGB
134, 158, 171
HSL
201, 18%, 60%
HSB
201, 22%, 67%
CMYK
22, 8, 0, 33
LAB
64, -7, -10
LCH
64, 12, 236
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 232
XYZ
29, 32, 43
LUV
64, -13, -13
HWB
201, 53%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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