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
948C7D
RGB
148, 140, 125
HSL
39, 10%, 54%
HSB
39, 16%, 58%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 42
LAB
59, 1, 9
LCH
59, 9, 83
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 83
XYZ
25, 27, 23
LUV
59, 6, 12
HWB
39, 49%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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