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
897C8A
RGB
137, 124, 138
HSL
296, 6%, 51%
HSB
296, 10%, 54%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 46
LAB
54, 7, -6
LCH
54, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 324
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
54, 7, -9
HWB
296, 49%, 46%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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