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
878698
RGB
135, 134, 152
HSL
243, 8%, 56%
HSB
243, 12%, 60%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 40
LAB
56, 3, -10
LCH
56, 10, 288
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 288
XYZ
24, 24, 33
LUV
56, -1, -14
HWB
243, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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