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
978F8D
RGB
151, 143, 141
HSL
12, 5%, 57%
HSB
12, 7%, 59%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 41
LAB
60, 3, 2
LCH
60, 4, 38
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 34
XYZ
27, 28, 29
LUV
60, 5, 3
HWB
12, 55%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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