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
888993
RGB
136, 137, 147
HSL
235, 5%, 55%
HSB
235, 7%, 58%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 42
LAB
57, 1, -5
LCH
57, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 281
XYZ
24, 25, 31
LUV
57, -1, -8
HWB
235, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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