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
948A89
RGB
148, 138, 137
HSL
5, 5%, 56%
HSB
5, 7%, 58%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 42
LAB
58, 4, 2
LCH
58, 4, 28
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 24
XYZ
26, 26, 27
LUV
58, 6, 2
HWB
5, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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