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
959D8A
RGB
149, 157, 138
HSL
85, 9%, 58%
HSB
85, 12%, 62%
CMYK
5, 0, 12, 38
LAB
64, -6, 9
LCH
64, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 126
XYZ
29, 32, 29
LUV
64, -4, 14
HWB
85, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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