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
979C99
RGB
151, 156, 153
HSL
144, 2%, 60%
HSB
144, 3%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 39
LAB
64, -2, 1
LCH
64, 2, 158
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 160
XYZ
30, 33, 35
LUV
64, -3, 2
HWB
144, 59%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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