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
898682
RGB
137, 134, 130
HSL
34, 3%, 52%
HSB
34, 5%, 54%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 46
LAB
56, 1, 3
LCH
56, 3, 77
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 75
XYZ
23, 24, 25
LUV
56, 2, 3
HWB
34, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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