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
889295
RGB
136, 146, 149
HSL
194, 6%, 56%
HSB
194, 9%, 58%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 42
LAB
60, -3, -3
LCH
60, 4, 222
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 218
XYZ
26, 28, 32
LUV
60, -6, -4
HWB
194, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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