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
908C8B
RGB
144, 140, 139
HSL
12, 2%, 55%
HSB
12, 3%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 44
LAB
59, 1, 1
LCH
59, 2, 38
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 34
XYZ
26, 27, 28
LUV
59, 2, 1
HWB
12, 55%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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