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
978E88
RGB
151, 142, 136
HSL
24, 7%, 56%
HSB
24, 10%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 10, 41
LAB
60, 3, 4
LCH
60, 5, 59
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 56
XYZ
27, 28, 27
LUV
60, 6, 6
HWB
24, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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