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
949286
RGB
148, 146, 134
HSL
51, 6%, 55%
HSB
51, 9%, 58%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 42
LAB
60, -1, 7
LCH
60, 7, 98
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 99
XYZ
27, 29, 27
LUV
60, 2, 9
HWB
51, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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