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
979A91
RGB
151, 154, 145
HSL
80, 4%, 59%
HSB
80, 6%, 60%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 40
LAB
63, -2, 4
LCH
63, 5, 119
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 122
XYZ
29, 32, 31
LUV
63, -1, 7
HWB
80, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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