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
917877
RGB
145, 120, 119
HSL
2, 11%, 52%
HSB
2, 18%, 57%
CMYK
0, 17, 18, 43
LAB
53, 10, 4
LCH
53, 11, 24
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 21
XYZ
22, 21, 20
LUV
53, 15, 4
HWB
2, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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