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
899CAD
RGB
137, 156, 173
HSL
208, 18%, 61%
HSB
208, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 32
LAB
63, -4, -11
LCH
63, 12, 250
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 245
XYZ
30, 32, 44
LUV
63, -11, -16
HWB
208, 54%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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