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
889EA8
RGB
136, 158, 168
HSL
199, 16%, 60%
HSB
199, 19%, 66%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 34
LAB
64, -6, -8
LCH
64, 10, 231
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 227
XYZ
29, 33, 42
LUV
64, -12, -11
HWB
199, 53%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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