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
979297
RGB
151, 146, 151
HSL
300, 2%, 58%
HSB
300, 3%, 59%
CMYK
0, 3, 0, 41
LAB
61, 3, -2
LCH
61, 3, 323
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 326
XYZ
29, 29, 33
LUV
61, 3, -3
HWB
300, 57%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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