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
888997
RGB
136, 137, 151
HSL
236, 7%, 56%
HSB
236, 10%, 59%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 41
LAB
57, 2, -8
LCH
57, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 283
XYZ
25, 25, 33
LUV
57, -1, -11
HWB
236, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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