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
898E80
RGB
137, 142, 128
HSL
81, 6%, 53%
HSB
81, 10%, 56%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 44
LAB
58, -4, 7
LCH
58, 8, 120
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 123
XYZ
24, 26, 24
LUV
58, -2, 10
HWB
81, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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