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
886B6B
RGB
136, 107, 107
HSL
0, 12%, 48%
HSB
0, 21%, 53%
CMYK
0, 21, 21, 47
LAB
48, 12, 5
LCH
48, 13, 21
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 18
XYZ
18, 17, 16
LUV
48, 18, 4
HWB
0, 42%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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