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
897E73
RGB
137, 126, 115
HSL
30, 9%, 49%
HSB
30, 16%, 54%
CMYK
0, 8, 16, 46
LAB
54, 3, 8
LCH
54, 8, 69
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 67
XYZ
21, 21, 19
LUV
54, 7, 10
HWB
30, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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