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
878388
RGB
135, 131, 136
HSL
288, 2%, 52%
HSB
288, 4%, 53%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 47
LAB
55, 2, -2
LCH
55, 3, 317
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 319
XYZ
23, 23, 27
LUV
55, 2, -3
HWB
288, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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