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
888CA3
RGB
136, 140, 163
HSL
231, 13%, 59%
HSB
231, 17%, 64%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 36
LAB
59, 2, -13
LCH
59, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 278
XYZ
26, 27, 38
LUV
59, -3, -19
HWB
231, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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