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
87918B
RGB
135, 145, 139
HSL
144, 4%, 55%
HSB
144, 7%, 57%
CMYK
7, 0, 4, 43
LAB
59, -5, 2
LCH
59, 5, 158
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 160
XYZ
25, 27, 28
LUV
59, -5, 4
HWB
144, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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