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
978284
RGB
151, 130, 132
HSL
354, 9%, 55%
HSB
354, 14%, 59%
CMYK
0, 14, 13, 41
LAB
56, 9, 2
LCH
56, 9, 13
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 11
XYZ
25, 24, 25
LUV
56, 13, 1
HWB
354, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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