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
979A95
RGB
151, 154, 149
HSL
96, 2%, 59%
HSB
96, 3%, 60%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 40
LAB
63, -2, 2
LCH
63, 3, 129
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 132
XYZ
30, 32, 33
LUV
63, -1, 4
HWB
96, 58%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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