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
879C9F
RGB
135, 156, 159
HSL
187, 11%, 58%
HSB
187, 15%, 62%
CMYK
15, 2, 0, 38
LAB
63, -7, -4
LCH
63, 8, 210
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 207
XYZ
28, 31, 37
LUV
63, -11, -5
HWB
187, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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