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
888A99
RGB
136, 138, 153
HSL
233, 8%, 57%
HSB
233, 11%, 60%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 40
LAB
58, 2, -8
LCH
58, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 280
XYZ
25, 26, 34
LUV
58, -2, -12
HWB
233, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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