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
978183
RGB
151, 129, 131
HSL
355, 10%, 55%
HSB
355, 15%, 59%
CMYK
0, 15, 13, 41
LAB
56, 9, 2
LCH
56, 9, 14
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 12
XYZ
25, 24, 25
LUV
56, 13, 1
HWB
355, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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