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
979C8B
RGB
151, 156, 139
HSL
78, 8%, 58%
HSB
78, 11%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 11, 39
LAB
64, -4, 8
LCH
64, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 120
XYZ
29, 32, 29
LUV
64, -2, 12
HWB
78, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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