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
929897
RGB
146, 152, 151
HSL
170, 3%, 58%
HSB
170, 4%, 60%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 40
LAB
62, -2, 0
LCH
62, 2, 186
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 185
XYZ
29, 31, 34
LUV
62, -3, 0
HWB
170, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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