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
889BA4
RGB
136, 155, 164
HSL
199, 13%, 59%
HSB
199, 17%, 64%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 36
LAB
63, -5, -7
LCH
63, 9, 232
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 228
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
63, -10, -9
HWB
199, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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