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
88878A
RGB
136, 135, 138
HSL
260, 1%, 54%
HSB
260, 2%, 54%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 46
LAB
56, 1, -1
LCH
56, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.63, 0.00, 301
XYZ
23, 24, 28
LUV
56, 0, -2
HWB
260, 53%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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