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
888B9D
RGB
136, 139, 157
HSL
231, 10%, 57%
HSB
231, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 38
LAB
58, 2, -10
LCH
58, 10, 280
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 278
XYZ
25, 26, 36
LUV
58, -3, -15
HWB
231, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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