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
979583
RGB
151, 149, 131
HSL
54, 9%, 55%
HSB
54, 13%, 59%
CMYK
0, 1, 13, 41
LAB
61, -2, 10
LCH
61, 10, 100
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 102
XYZ
28, 30, 26
LUV
61, 2, 14
HWB
54, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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