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
919998
RGB
145, 153, 152
HSL
173, 4%, 58%
HSB
173, 5%, 60%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 40
LAB
63, -3, -1
LCH
63, 3, 189
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 188
XYZ
29, 31, 34
LUV
63, -4, 0
HWB
173, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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