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
889EA2
RGB
136, 158, 162
HSL
189, 12%, 58%
HSB
189, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 36
LAB
63, -7, -5
LCH
63, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 210
XYZ
29, 32, 39
LUV
63, -12, -6
HWB
189, 53%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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