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
898993
RGB
137, 137, 147
HSL
240, 4%, 56%
HSB
240, 7%, 58%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 42
LAB
57, 2, -5
LCH
57, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 286
XYZ
25, 25, 31
LUV
57, -1, -8
HWB
240, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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