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
88899D
RGB
136, 137, 157
HSL
237, 10%, 57%
HSB
237, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 13, 0, 38
LAB
58, 3, -11
LCH
58, 11, 284
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 283
XYZ
25, 26, 35
LUV
58, -2, -16
HWB
237, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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