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
888273
RGB
136, 130, 115
HSL
43, 8%, 49%
HSB
43, 15%, 53%
CMYK
0, 4, 15, 47
LAB
55, 0, 9
LCH
55, 9, 88
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 89
XYZ
21, 22, 19
LUV
55, 4, 12
HWB
43, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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