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
898C7D
RGB
137, 140, 125
HSL
72, 6%, 52%
HSB
72, 11%, 55%
CMYK
2, 0, 11, 45
LAB
58, -3, 8
LCH
58, 8, 113
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 116
XYZ
23, 26, 23
LUV
58, -1, 11
HWB
72, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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