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
888371
RGB
136, 131, 113
HSL
47, 9%, 49%
HSB
47, 17%, 53%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 47
LAB
55, 0, 10
LCH
55, 10, 92
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 94
XYZ
21, 23, 19
LUV
55, 4, 14
HWB
47, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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