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
898676
RGB
137, 134, 118
HSL
51, 7%, 50%
HSB
51, 14%, 54%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 46
LAB
56, -1, 9
LCH
56, 9, 96
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 98
XYZ
22, 24, 21
LUV
56, 3, 12
HWB
51, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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