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
88777A
RGB
136, 119, 122
HSL
349, 7%, 50%
HSB
349, 13%, 53%
CMYK
0, 12, 10, 47
LAB
52, 7, 1
LCH
52, 7, 7
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 6
XYZ
20, 20, 21
LUV
52, 10, 0
HWB
349, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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