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
897E89
RGB
137, 126, 137
HSL
300, 4%, 52%
HSB
300, 8%, 54%
CMYK
0, 8, 0, 46
LAB
54, 6, -4
LCH
54, 7, 323
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 326
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
54, 6, -7
HWB
300, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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