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
948B96
RGB
148, 139, 150
HSL
289, 5%, 57%
HSB
289, 7%, 59%
CMYK
1, 7, 0, 41
LAB
59, 5, -5
LCH
59, 7, 318
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 320
XYZ
27, 27, 33
LUV
59, 4, -8
HWB
289, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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