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
879299
RGB
135, 146, 153
HSL
203, 8%, 56%
HSB
203, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 40
LAB
60, -3, -5
LCH
60, 6, 240
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 236
XYZ
26, 28, 34
LUV
60, -6, -7
HWB
203, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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