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
8797A1
RGB
135, 151, 161
HSL
203, 12%, 58%
HSB
203, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -4, -7
LCH
61, 8, 240
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 235
XYZ
27, 30, 38
LUV
61, -9, -10
HWB
203, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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