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
879DB1
RGB
135, 157, 177
HSL
209, 21%, 61%
HSB
209, 24%, 69%
CMYK
24, 11, 0, 31
LAB
64, -5, -13
LCH
64, 14, 251
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 246
XYZ
30, 32, 46
LUV
64, -12, -19
HWB
209, 53%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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