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
908979
RGB
144, 137, 121
HSL
42, 9%, 52%
HSB
42, 16%, 56%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 44
LAB
57, 1, 10
LCH
57, 10, 86
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 87
XYZ
24, 25, 22
LUV
57, 5, 13
HWB
42, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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