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
898B98
RGB
137, 139, 152
HSL
232, 7%, 57%
HSB
232, 10%, 60%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 40
LAB
58, 1, -7
LCH
58, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 279
XYZ
25, 26, 33
LUV
58, -2, -11
HWB
232, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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