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
89988F
RGB
137, 152, 143
HSL
144, 7%, 57%
HSB
144, 10%, 60%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 40
LAB
61, -7, 3
LCH
61, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 159
XYZ
27, 30, 30
LUV
61, -8, 5
HWB
144, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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