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
97898B
RGB
151, 137, 139
HSL
351, 6%, 56%
HSB
351, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 41
LAB
58, 6, 1
LCH
58, 6, 9
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 8
XYZ
26, 26, 28
LUV
58, 8, 0
HWB
351, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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