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
87899D
RGB
135, 137, 157
HSL
235, 10%, 57%
HSB
235, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 38
LAB
57, 2, -11
LCH
57, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 281
XYZ
25, 25, 35
LUV
57, -2, -16
HWB
235, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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