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
978789
RGB
151, 135, 137
HSL
353, 7%, 56%
HSB
353, 11%, 59%
CMYK
0, 11, 9, 41
LAB
58, 7, 1
LCH
58, 7, 11
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 9
XYZ
26, 26, 27
LUV
58, 9, 1
HWB
353, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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