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
979182
RGB
151, 145, 130
HSL
43, 9%, 55%
HSB
43, 14%, 59%
CMYK
0, 4, 14, 41
LAB
60, 0, 9
LCH
60, 9, 88
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 89
XYZ
27, 28, 25
LUV
60, 4, 12
HWB
43, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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