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
89978F
RGB
137, 151, 143
HSL
146, 6%, 56%
HSB
146, 9%, 59%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 41
LAB
61, -6, 2
LCH
61, 7, 159
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 161
XYZ
26, 29, 30
LUV
61, -7, 5
HWB
146, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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