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
978D88
RGB
151, 141, 136
HSL
20, 7%, 56%
HSB
20, 10%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 41
LAB
59, 3, 4
LCH
59, 5, 52
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 48
XYZ
27, 27, 27
LUV
59, 6, 5
HWB
20, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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