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
888E7D
RGB
136, 142, 125
HSL
81, 7%, 52%
HSB
81, 12%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 12, 44
LAB
58, -5, 8
LCH
58, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 123
XYZ
24, 26, 23
LUV
58, -3, 12
HWB
81, 49%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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