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
887D86
RGB
136, 125, 134
HSL
311, 4%, 51%
HSB
311, 8%, 53%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 47
LAB
54, 6, -3
LCH
54, 7, 330
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 332
XYZ
22, 22, 26
LUV
54, 6, -6
HWB
311, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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