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
978E97
RGB
151, 142, 151
HSL
300, 4%, 57%
HSB
300, 6%, 59%
CMYK
0, 6, 0, 41
LAB
60, 5, -4
LCH
60, 6, 323
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 326
XYZ
28, 28, 33
LUV
60, 5, -6
HWB
300, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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