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
888EA5
RGB
136, 142, 165
HSL
228, 14%, 59%
HSB
228, 18%, 65%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 35
LAB
59, 1, -13
LCH
59, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 274
XYZ
27, 27, 39
LUV
59, -4, -19
HWB
228, 53%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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