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
888B95
RGB
136, 139, 149
HSL
226, 6%, 56%
HSB
226, 9%, 58%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 42
LAB
58, 0, -6
LCH
58, 6, 274
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 273
XYZ
25, 26, 32
LUV
58, -2, -8
HWB
226, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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