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
8895A2
RGB
136, 149, 162
HSL
210, 12%, 58%
HSB
210, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 36
LAB
61, -3, -9
LCH
61, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 248
XYZ
27, 29, 38
LUV
61, -8, -12
HWB
210, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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