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
889AAE
RGB
136, 154, 174
HSL
212, 19%, 61%
HSB
212, 22%, 68%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 32
LAB
63, -3, -13
LCH
63, 13, 256
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 251
XYZ
29, 31, 45
LUV
63, -10, -18
HWB
212, 53%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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