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
949089
RGB
148, 144, 137
HSL
38, 5%, 56%
HSB
38, 7%, 58%
CMYK
0, 3, 7, 42
LAB
60, 1, 4
LCH
60, 4, 83
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 82
XYZ
27, 28, 28
LUV
60, 3, 6
HWB
38, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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