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
938980
RGB
147, 137, 128
HSL
28, 8%, 54%
HSB
28, 13%, 58%
CMYK
0, 7, 13, 42
LAB
58, 3, 6
LCH
58, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 65
XYZ
25, 26, 24
LUV
58, 6, 8
HWB
28, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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