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
929097
RGB
146, 144, 151
HSL
257, 3%, 58%
HSB
257, 5%, 59%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 41
LAB
60, 2, -3
LCH
60, 4, 297
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 299
XYZ
27, 28, 33
LUV
60, 1, -5
HWB
257, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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