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
978E80
RGB
151, 142, 128
HSL
37, 10%, 55%
HSB
37, 15%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 41
LAB
60, 2, 9
LCH
60, 9, 79
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 79
XYZ
26, 27, 24
LUV
60, 6, 12
HWB
37, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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