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
88988B
RGB
136, 152, 139
HSL
131, 7%, 56%
HSB
131, 11%, 60%
CMYK
11, 0, 9, 40
LAB
61, -8, 5
LCH
61, 9, 148
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 151
XYZ
26, 30, 29
LUV
61, -8, 8
HWB
131, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.