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
898481
RGB
137, 132, 129
HSL
23, 3%, 52%
HSB
23, 6%, 54%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 46
LAB
56, 2, 2
LCH
56, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 53
XYZ
23, 23, 24
LUV
56, 3, 3
HWB
23, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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