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
888899
RGB
136, 136, 153
HSL
240, 8%, 57%
HSB
240, 11%, 60%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 40
LAB
57, 3, -9
LCH
57, 9, 286
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 286
XYZ
25, 25, 34
LUV
57, -1, -14
HWB
240, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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