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
888E8F
RGB
136, 142, 143
HSL
189, 3%, 55%
HSB
189, 5%, 56%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 44
LAB
59, -2, -1
LCH
59, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 209
XYZ
25, 27, 30
LUV
59, -3, -2
HWB
189, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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