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
948C8F
RGB
148, 140, 143
HSL
338, 4%, 56%
HSB
338, 5%, 58%
CMYK
0, 5, 3, 42
LAB
59, 3, 0
LCH
59, 4, 352
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 353
XYZ
27, 27, 30
LUV
59, 4, -1
HWB
338, 55%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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