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
888290
RGB
136, 130, 144
HSL
266, 6%, 54%
HSB
266, 10%, 56%
CMYK
6, 10, 0, 44
LAB
55, 4, -7
LCH
55, 8, 303
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 305
XYZ
23, 23, 30
LUV
55, 3, -10
HWB
266, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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