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
888992
RGB
136, 137, 146
HSL
234, 4%, 55%
HSB
234, 7%, 57%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 43
LAB
57, 1, -5
LCH
57, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 281
XYZ
24, 25, 31
LUV
57, -1, -7
HWB
234, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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