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
989296
RGB
152, 146, 150
HSL
320, 3%, 58%
HSB
320, 4%, 60%
CMYK
0, 4, 1, 40
LAB
61, 3, -1
LCH
61, 3, 336
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 338
XYZ
29, 29, 33
LUV
61, 3, -2
HWB
320, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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