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
888BA1
RGB
136, 139, 161
HSL
233, 12%, 58%
HSB
233, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 37
LAB
58, 2, -12
LCH
58, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 279
XYZ
26, 26, 37
LUV
58, -3, -18
HWB
233, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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