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
899583
RGB
137, 149, 131
HSL
100, 8%, 55%
HSB
100, 12%, 58%
CMYK
8, 0, 12, 42
LAB
60, -7, 8
LCH
60, 11, 132
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 135
XYZ
25, 28, 26
LUV
60, -6, 12
HWB
100, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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