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
958890
RGB
149, 136, 144
HSL
323, 6%, 56%
HSB
323, 9%, 58%
CMYK
0, 9, 3, 42
LAB
58, 6, -2
LCH
58, 7, 338
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 340
XYZ
26, 26, 30
LUV
58, 7, -5
HWB
323, 53%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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