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
88828C
RGB
136, 130, 140
HSL
276, 4%, 53%
HSB
276, 7%, 55%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 45
LAB
55, 4, -5
LCH
55, 6, 310
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 312
XYZ
23, 23, 28
LUV
55, 3, -7
HWB
276, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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