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
8991A6
RGB
137, 145, 166
HSL
223, 14%, 59%
HSB
223, 17%, 65%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 35
LAB
60, 0, -12
LCH
60, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 269
XYZ
27, 28, 40
LUV
60, -5, -18
HWB
223, 54%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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