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
878DA1
RGB
135, 141, 161
HSL
226, 12%, 58%
HSB
226, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 37
LAB
59, 1, -11
LCH
59, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 272
XYZ
26, 27, 38
LUV
59, -4, -17
HWB
226, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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