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
899BAC
RGB
137, 155, 172
HSL
209, 17%, 61%
HSB
209, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 33
LAB
63, -4, -11
LCH
63, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 247
XYZ
29, 32, 44
LUV
63, -10, -16
HWB
209, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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