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
899196
RGB
137, 145, 150
HSL
203, 6%, 56%
HSB
203, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 41
LAB
60, -2, -4
LCH
60, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 235
XYZ
26, 28, 33
LUV
60, -5, -5
HWB
203, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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