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
889B96
RGB
136, 155, 150
HSL
164, 9%, 57%
HSB
164, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 39
LAB
62, -8, 0
LCH
62, 8, 178
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 178
XYZ
27, 31, 33
LUV
62, -10, 2
HWB
164, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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