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
889BB1
RGB
136, 155, 177
HSL
212, 21%, 61%
HSB
212, 23%, 69%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 31
LAB
63, -3, -14
LCH
63, 14, 257
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 252
XYZ
30, 32, 46
LUV
63, -11, -20
HWB
212, 53%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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