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
889299
RGB
136, 146, 153
HSL
205, 8%, 57%
HSB
205, 11%, 60%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 40
LAB
60, -3, -5
LCH
60, 6, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 238
XYZ
26, 28, 34
LUV
60, -6, -7
HWB
205, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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