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
88867C
RGB
136, 134, 124
HSL
50, 5%, 51%
HSB
50, 9%, 53%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 47
LAB
56, -1, 6
LCH
56, 6, 96
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 98
XYZ
22, 24, 22
LUV
56, 2, 8
HWB
50, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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