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
8796AA
RGB
135, 150, 170
HSL
214, 17%, 60%
HSB
214, 21%, 67%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 33
LAB
61, -2, -12
LCH
61, 13, 260
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 256
XYZ
28, 30, 42
LUV
61, -9, -18
HWB
214, 53%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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