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
958489
RGB
149, 132, 137
HSL
342, 7%, 55%
HSB
342, 11%, 58%
CMYK
0, 11, 8, 42
LAB
57, 7, 0
LCH
57, 7, 358
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 358
XYZ
25, 25, 27
LUV
57, 10, -2
HWB
342, 52%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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