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
888D96
RGB
136, 141, 150
HSL
219, 6%, 56%
HSB
219, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 41
LAB
58, -1, -5
LCH
58, 5, 265
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 262
XYZ
25, 26, 33
LUV
58, -3, -8
HWB
219, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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