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
897E8F
RGB
137, 126, 143
HSL
279, 7%, 53%
HSB
279, 12%, 56%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 44
LAB
54, 7, -8
LCH
54, 10, 312
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 314
XYZ
23, 22, 29
LUV
54, 5, -12
HWB
279, 49%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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