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
899EAA
RGB
137, 158, 170
HSL
202, 16%, 60%
HSB
202, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 33
LAB
64, -6, -9
LCH
64, 11, 237
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 233
XYZ
30, 33, 43
LUV
64, -12, -12
HWB
202, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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