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
978D8A
RGB
151, 141, 138
HSL
14, 6%, 57%
HSB
14, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 41
LAB
59, 3, 3
LCH
59, 5, 41
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 37
XYZ
27, 27, 28
LUV
59, 6, 4
HWB
14, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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