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
978D8D
RGB
151, 141, 141
HSL
0, 5%, 57%
HSB
0, 7%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 41
LAB
60, 4, 1
LCH
60, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 17
XYZ
27, 28, 29
LUV
60, 6, 1
HWB
0, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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