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
978583
RGB
151, 133, 131
HSL
6, 9%, 55%
HSB
6, 13%, 59%
CMYK
0, 12, 13, 41
LAB
57, 7, 4
LCH
57, 8, 29
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 25
XYZ
25, 25, 25
LUV
57, 11, 4
HWB
6, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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