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
97939F
RGB
151, 147, 159
HSL
260, 6%, 60%
HSB
260, 8%, 62%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 38
LAB
62, 3, -6
LCH
62, 7, 300
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 301
XYZ
29, 30, 37
LUV
62, 2, -9
HWB
260, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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