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
979183
RGB
151, 145, 131
HSL
42, 9%, 55%
HSB
42, 13%, 59%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 41
LAB
60, 0, 8
LCH
60, 8, 87
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 88
XYZ
27, 28, 26
LUV
60, 4, 11
HWB
42, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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