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
97939C
RGB
151, 147, 156
HSL
267, 4%, 59%
HSB
267, 6%, 61%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 39
LAB
61, 3, -4
LCH
61, 5, 304
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 306
XYZ
29, 30, 36
LUV
61, 2, -7
HWB
267, 58%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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