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
888E9B
RGB
136, 142, 155
HSL
221, 9%, 57%
HSB
221, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 39
LAB
59, 0, -8
LCH
59, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 266
XYZ
26, 27, 35
LUV
59, -4, -11
HWB
221, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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