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
878989
RGB
135, 137, 137
HSL
180, 1%, 53%
HSB
180, 1%, 54%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 46
LAB
57, -1, 0
LCH
57, 1, 200
OKLCH
0.63, 0.00, 197
XYZ
23, 25, 27
LUV
57, -1, 0
HWB
180, 53%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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