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
89959C
RGB
137, 149, 156
HSL
202, 9%, 57%
HSB
202, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 39
LAB
61, -3, -5
LCH
61, 6, 237
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 233
XYZ
27, 29, 36
LUV
61, -7, -7
HWB
202, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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