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
949289
RGB
148, 146, 137
HSL
49, 5%, 56%
HSB
49, 7%, 58%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 42
LAB
61, 0, 5
LCH
61, 5, 96
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 97
XYZ
27, 29, 28
LUV
61, 2, 7
HWB
49, 54%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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