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
9897A5
RGB
152, 151, 165
HSL
244, 7%, 62%
HSB
244, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 35
LAB
63, 2, -7
LCH
63, 8, 289
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 289
XYZ
31, 32, 40
LUV
63, 0, -11
HWB
244, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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