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
97998D
RGB
151, 153, 141
HSL
70, 6%, 58%
HSB
70, 8%, 60%
CMYK
1, 0, 8, 40
LAB
63, -2, 6
LCH
63, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 115
XYZ
29, 31, 30
LUV
63, 0, 9
HWB
70, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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