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
899497
RGB
137, 148, 151
HSL
193, 6%, 56%
HSB
193, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 41
LAB
60, -4, -3
LCH
60, 5, 220
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 216
XYZ
26, 29, 33
LUV
60, -6, -4
HWB
193, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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