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
89939E
RGB
137, 147, 158
HSL
211, 10%, 58%
HSB
211, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 38
LAB
60, -2, -7
LCH
60, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 251
XYZ
27, 29, 36
LUV
60, -6, -10
HWB
211, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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