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
888694
RGB
136, 134, 148
HSL
249, 6%, 55%
HSB
249, 9%, 58%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 42
LAB
56, 3, -7
LCH
56, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 292
XYZ
24, 24, 31
LUV
56, 0, -11
HWB
249, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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