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
938B86
RGB
147, 139, 134
HSL
23, 6%, 55%
HSB
23, 9%, 58%
CMYK
0, 5, 9, 42
LAB
58, 2, 4
LCH
58, 4, 58
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 54
XYZ
26, 26, 26
LUV
58, 5, 5
HWB
23, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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