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
889CAE
RGB
136, 156, 174
HSL
208, 19%, 61%
HSB
208, 22%, 68%
CMYK
22, 10, 0, 32
LAB
63, -4, -12
LCH
63, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 246
XYZ
30, 32, 45
LUV
63, -11, -17
HWB
208, 53%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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