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
888B83
RGB
136, 139, 131
HSL
82, 3%, 53%
HSB
82, 6%, 55%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 45
LAB
57, -2, 4
LCH
57, 5, 121
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 124
XYZ
23, 25, 25
LUV
57, -1, 6
HWB
82, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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