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
938889
RGB
147, 136, 137
HSL
355, 5%, 55%
HSB
355, 7%, 58%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 42
LAB
58, 4, 1
LCH
58, 5, 13
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 11
XYZ
25, 26, 27
LUV
58, 6, 1
HWB
355, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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