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
89716E
RGB
137, 113, 110
HSL
7, 11%, 48%
HSB
7, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 18, 20, 46
LAB
50, 9, 5
LCH
50, 11, 30
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 26
XYZ
19, 18, 17
LUV
50, 15, 5
HWB
7, 43%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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