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
958B80
RGB
149, 139, 128
HSL
31, 9%, 54%
HSB
31, 14%, 58%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 42
LAB
59, 2, 7
LCH
59, 8, 72
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 70
XYZ
26, 26, 24
LUV
59, 7, 10
HWB
31, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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