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
87897A
RGB
135, 137, 122
HSL
68, 6%, 51%
HSB
68, 11%, 54%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 46
LAB
57, -3, 8
LCH
57, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 113
XYZ
22, 24, 22
LUV
57, 0, 11
HWB
68, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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