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
897572
RGB
137, 117, 114
HSL
8, 9%, 49%
HSB
8, 17%, 54%
CMYK
0, 15, 17, 46
LAB
51, 8, 5
LCH
51, 9, 32
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 28
XYZ
20, 19, 19
LUV
51, 12, 5
HWB
8, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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