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
888792
RGB
136, 135, 146
HSL
245, 5%, 55%
HSB
245, 8%, 57%
CMYK
7, 8, 0, 43
LAB
57, 2, -6
LCH
57, 6, 290
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 290
XYZ
24, 25, 31
LUV
57, 0, -9
HWB
245, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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