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
88919B
RGB
136, 145, 155
HSL
212, 9%, 57%
HSB
212, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 39
LAB
60, -2, -6
LCH
60, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 251
XYZ
26, 28, 35
LUV
60, -5, -9
HWB
212, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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