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
888B9C
RGB
136, 139, 156
HSL
231, 9%, 57%
HSB
231, 13%, 61%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 39
LAB
58, 2, -9
LCH
58, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 278
XYZ
25, 26, 35
LUV
58, -3, -14
HWB
231, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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