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
898E75
RGB
137, 142, 117
HSL
72, 10%, 51%
HSB
72, 18%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 18, 44
LAB
58, -5, 13
LCH
58, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 117
XYZ
23, 26, 21
LUV
58, -2, 18
HWB
72, 46%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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