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
879894
RGB
135, 152, 148
HSL
166, 8%, 56%
HSB
166, 11%, 60%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 40
LAB
61, -7, 0
LCH
61, 7, 180
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 180
XYZ
27, 30, 32
LUV
61, -9, 1
HWB
166, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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