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
898276
RGB
137, 130, 118
HSL
38, 7%, 50%
HSB
38, 14%, 54%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 46
LAB
55, 1, 8
LCH
55, 8, 82
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 81
XYZ
22, 23, 20
LUV
55, 5, 10
HWB
38, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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