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
8997AB
RGB
137, 151, 171
HSL
215, 17%, 60%
HSB
215, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 33
LAB
62, -2, -12
LCH
62, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 257
XYZ
29, 30, 43
LUV
62, -8, -18
HWB
215, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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