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
878E8A
RGB
135, 142, 138
HSL
146, 3%, 54%
HSB
146, 5%, 56%
CMYK
5, 0, 3, 44
LAB
58, -3, 1
LCH
58, 3, 160
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 161
XYZ
24, 26, 28
LUV
58, -4, 2
HWB
146, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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