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
898B91
RGB
137, 139, 145
HSL
225, 4%, 55%
HSB
225, 6%, 57%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 43
LAB
58, 0, -3
LCH
58, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 271
XYZ
25, 26, 30
LUV
58, -1, -5
HWB
225, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.