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
898D8C
RGB
137, 141, 140
HSL
165, 2%, 55%
HSB
165, 3%, 55%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 45
LAB
58, -2, 0
LCH
58, 2, 180
OKLCH
0.64, 0.00, 180
XYZ
25, 26, 29
LUV
58, -2, 0
HWB
165, 54%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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