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
989485
RGB
152, 148, 133
HSL
47, 8%, 56%
HSB
47, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 3, 12, 40
LAB
61, 0, 9
LCH
61, 9, 93
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 95
XYZ
28, 30, 26
LUV
61, 3, 12
HWB
47, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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