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
88837D
RGB
136, 131, 125
HSL
33, 4%, 51%
HSB
33, 8%, 53%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 47
LAB
55, 1, 4
LCH
55, 4, 74
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 73
XYZ
22, 23, 23
LUV
55, 3, 5
HWB
33, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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