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
889CAF
RGB
136, 156, 175
HSL
209, 20%, 61%
HSB
209, 22%, 69%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 31
LAB
63, -4, -12
LCH
63, 13, 252
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 247
XYZ
30, 32, 45
LUV
63, -11, -18
HWB
209, 53%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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