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
978E8B
RGB
151, 142, 139
HSL
15, 5%, 57%
HSB
15, 8%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 8, 41
LAB
60, 3, 3
LCH
60, 4, 43
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 39
XYZ
27, 28, 28
LUV
60, 5, 3
HWB
15, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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