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
908179
RGB
144, 129, 121
HSL
21, 9%, 52%
HSB
21, 16%, 56%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 44
LAB
55, 5, 7
LCH
55, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 50
XYZ
23, 23, 21
LUV
55, 10, 8
HWB
21, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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