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
978B88
RGB
151, 139, 136
HSL
12, 7%, 56%
HSB
12, 10%, 59%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 41
LAB
59, 4, 3
LCH
59, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 34
XYZ
26, 27, 27
LUV
59, 7, 4
HWB
12, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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