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
889291
RGB
136, 146, 145
HSL
174, 4%, 55%
HSB
174, 7%, 57%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 43
LAB
60, -4, -1
LCH
60, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 190
XYZ
26, 28, 31
LUV
60, -5, 0
HWB
174, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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