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
978E95
RGB
151, 142, 149
HSL
313, 4%, 57%
HSB
313, 6%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 1, 41
LAB
60, 4, -2
LCH
60, 5, 331
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 333
XYZ
28, 28, 32
LUV
60, 5, -4
HWB
313, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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