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
989481
RGB
152, 148, 129
HSL
50, 10%, 55%
HSB
50, 15%, 60%
CMYK
0, 3, 15, 40
LAB
61, -1, 11
LCH
61, 11, 95
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 97
XYZ
28, 29, 25
LUV
61, 3, 15
HWB
50, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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