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
978C8E
RGB
151, 140, 142
HSL
349, 5%, 57%
HSB
349, 7%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 6, 41
LAB
59, 5, 0
LCH
59, 5, 6
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 5
XYZ
27, 27, 29
LUV
59, 6, 0
HWB
349, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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