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
979C8F
RGB
151, 156, 143
HSL
83, 6%, 59%
HSB
83, 8%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 39
LAB
64, -4, 6
LCH
64, 7, 121
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 124
XYZ
30, 32, 31
LUV
64, -2, 9
HWB
83, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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