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
889D9F
RGB
136, 157, 159
HSL
185, 11%, 58%
HSB
185, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 38
LAB
63, -7, -4
LCH
63, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 204
XYZ
28, 32, 37
LUV
63, -11, -4
HWB
185, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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