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
8896A5
RGB
136, 150, 165
HSL
211, 14%, 59%
HSB
211, 18%, 65%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 35
LAB
61, -3, -10
LCH
61, 10, 254
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 250
XYZ
28, 30, 40
LUV
61, -8, -14
HWB
211, 53%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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