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
897C8B
RGB
137, 124, 139
HSL
292, 6%, 52%
HSB
292, 11%, 55%
CMYK
1, 11, 0, 45
LAB
54, 7, -6
LCH
54, 10, 319
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 322
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
54, 6, -10
HWB
292, 49%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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