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
89918F
RGB
137, 145, 143
HSL
165, 4%, 55%
HSB
165, 6%, 57%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 43
LAB
59, -3, 0
LCH
59, 3, 180
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 179
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
59, -4, 1
HWB
165, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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