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
978286
RGB
151, 130, 134
HSL
349, 9%, 55%
HSB
349, 14%, 59%
CMYK
0, 14, 11, 41
LAB
56, 9, 1
LCH
56, 9, 6
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 5
XYZ
25, 24, 26
LUV
56, 12, 0
HWB
349, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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