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
979DA0
RGB
151, 157, 160
HSL
200, 5%, 61%
HSB
200, 6%, 63%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 37
LAB
64, -2, -2
LCH
64, 3, 233
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 229
XYZ
31, 33, 38
LUV
64, -4, -3
HWB
200, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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