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
979E9D
RGB
151, 158, 157
HSL
171, 3%, 61%
HSB
171, 4%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 38
LAB
65, -3, 0
LCH
65, 3, 188
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 187
XYZ
31, 33, 37
LUV
65, -4, 0
HWB
171, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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