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
89848E
RGB
137, 132, 142
HSL
270, 4%, 54%
HSB
270, 7%, 56%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 44
LAB
56, 3, -5
LCH
56, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 308
XYZ
23, 24, 29
LUV
56, 2, -7
HWB
270, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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