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
88958D
RGB
136, 149, 141
HSL
143, 6%, 56%
HSB
143, 9%, 58%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 42
LAB
60, -6, 3
LCH
60, 7, 157
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 159
XYZ
26, 29, 29
LUV
60, -7, 5
HWB
143, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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