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
888781
RGB
136, 135, 129
HSL
51, 3%, 52%
HSB
51, 5%, 53%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 47
LAB
56, 0, 3
LCH
56, 3, 98
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 99
XYZ
23, 24, 24
LUV
56, 1, 5
HWB
51, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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