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
897771
RGB
137, 119, 113
HSL
15, 10%, 49%
HSB
15, 18%, 54%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 46
LAB
52, 6, 6
LCH
52, 9, 43
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 39
XYZ
20, 20, 18
LUV
52, 11, 7
HWB
15, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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