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
958680
RGB
149, 134, 128
HSL
17, 9%, 54%
HSB
17, 14%, 58%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 42
LAB
57, 5, 5
LCH
57, 7, 47
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 43
XYZ
25, 25, 24
LUV
57, 9, 6
HWB
17, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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