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
8997AE
RGB
137, 151, 174
HSL
217, 19%, 61%
HSB
217, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 32
LAB
62, -1, -14
LCH
62, 14, 264
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 260
XYZ
29, 31, 44
LUV
62, -8, -20
HWB
217, 54%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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