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
979BA1
RGB
151, 155, 161
HSL
216, 5%, 61%
HSB
216, 6%, 63%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 37
LAB
64, -1, -4
LCH
64, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 258
XYZ
31, 33, 38
LUV
64, -3, -5
HWB
216, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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