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
979298
RGB
151, 146, 152
HSL
290, 3%, 58%
HSB
290, 4%, 60%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 40
LAB
61, 3, -2
LCH
61, 4, 318
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 321
XYZ
29, 29, 34
LUV
61, 2, -4
HWB
290, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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