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
888C96
RGB
136, 140, 150
HSL
223, 6%, 56%
HSB
223, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 41
LAB
58, 0, -6
LCH
58, 6, 270
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 268
XYZ
25, 26, 33
LUV
58, -3, -8
HWB
223, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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