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
888E9D
RGB
136, 142, 157
HSL
223, 10%, 57%
HSB
223, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 38
LAB
59, 0, -9
LCH
59, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 268
XYZ
26, 27, 36
LUV
59, -4, -13
HWB
223, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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