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
89797B
RGB
137, 121, 123
HSL
353, 6%, 51%
HSB
353, 12%, 54%
CMYK
0, 12, 10, 46
LAB
52, 7, 1
LCH
52, 7, 11
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 9
XYZ
21, 20, 22
LUV
52, 9, 1
HWB
353, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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