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
8891A3
RGB
136, 145, 163
HSL
220, 13%, 59%
HSB
220, 17%, 64%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 36
LAB
60, 0, -11
LCH
60, 11, 268
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 264
XYZ
27, 28, 39
LUV
60, -6, -16
HWB
220, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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