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
8890AA
RGB
136, 144, 170
HSL
226, 17%, 60%
HSB
226, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 33
LAB
60, 1, -15
LCH
60, 15, 275
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 272
XYZ
27, 28, 42
LUV
60, -6, -22
HWB
226, 53%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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