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
97989C
RGB
151, 152, 156
HSL
228, 2%, 60%
HSB
228, 3%, 61%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 39
LAB
63, 0, -2
LCH
63, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 275
XYZ
30, 31, 36
LUV
63, -1, -3
HWB
228, 59%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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