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
978B81
RGB
151, 139, 129
HSL
27, 10%, 55%
HSB
27, 15%, 59%
CMYK
0, 8, 15, 41
LAB
59, 3, 7
LCH
59, 8, 65
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 62
XYZ
26, 27, 25
LUV
59, 8, 9
HWB
27, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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