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
917B79
RGB
145, 123, 121
HSL
5, 10%, 52%
HSB
5, 17%, 57%
CMYK
0, 15, 17, 43
LAB
54, 9, 4
LCH
54, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 24
XYZ
22, 22, 21
LUV
54, 14, 4
HWB
5, 47%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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