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
948C80
RGB
148, 140, 128
HSL
36, 9%, 54%
HSB
36, 14%, 58%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 42
LAB
59, 1, 8
LCH
59, 8, 79
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 78
XYZ
25, 27, 24
LUV
59, 5, 10
HWB
36, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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