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
889BAD
RGB
136, 155, 173
HSL
209, 18%, 61%
HSB
209, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 32
LAB
63, -4, -12
LCH
63, 12, 252
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 247
XYZ
29, 32, 44
LUV
63, -11, -17
HWB
209, 53%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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