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
889088
RGB
136, 144, 136
HSL
120, 3%, 55%
HSB
120, 6%, 56%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 44
LAB
59, -4, 3
LCH
59, 5, 143
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 145
XYZ
25, 27, 27
LUV
59, -4, 5
HWB
120, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.