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
879EA8
RGB
135, 158, 168
HSL
198, 16%, 59%
HSB
198, 20%, 66%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 34
LAB
64, -7, -8
LCH
64, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 226
XYZ
29, 32, 42
LUV
64, -12, -11
HWB
198, 53%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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