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
889EA7
RGB
136, 158, 167
HSL
197, 15%, 59%
HSB
197, 19%, 65%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 35
LAB
64, -7, -7
LCH
64, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 224
XYZ
29, 32, 41
LUV
64, -12, -10
HWB
197, 53%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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