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
899EA5
RGB
137, 158, 165
HSL
195, 13%, 59%
HSB
195, 17%, 65%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 35
LAB
64, -7, -6
LCH
64, 9, 224
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 220
XYZ
29, 32, 40
LUV
64, -11, -8
HWB
195, 54%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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