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
949590
RGB
148, 149, 144
HSL
72, 2%, 57%
HSB
72, 3%, 58%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 42
LAB
62, -1, 3
LCH
62, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 116
XYZ
28, 30, 31
LUV
62, 0, 4
HWB
72, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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