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
8897A2
RGB
136, 151, 162
HSL
205, 12%, 58%
HSB
205, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 36
LAB
62, -4, -8
LCH
62, 9, 244
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 240
XYZ
28, 30, 38
LUV
62, -9, -11
HWB
205, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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