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
89909F
RGB
137, 144, 159
HSL
221, 10%, 58%
HSB
221, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 38
LAB
60, 0, -9
LCH
60, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 266
XYZ
27, 28, 37
LUV
60, -5, -13
HWB
221, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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