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
8890A1
RGB
136, 144, 161
HSL
221, 12%, 58%
HSB
221, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 37
LAB
60, 0, -10
LCH
60, 10, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 265
XYZ
27, 28, 38
LUV
60, -5, -15
HWB
221, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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