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
97837E
RGB
151, 131, 126
HSL
12, 11%, 54%
HSB
12, 17%, 59%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 41
LAB
57, 7, 6
LCH
57, 9, 38
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 34
XYZ
25, 24, 23
LUV
57, 12, 6
HWB
12, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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