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
889492
RGB
136, 148, 146
HSL
170, 5%, 56%
HSB
170, 8%, 58%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 42
LAB
60, -5, -1
LCH
60, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 185
XYZ
26, 28, 31
LUV
60, -7, 0
HWB
170, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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