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
989583
RGB
152, 149, 131
HSL
51, 9%, 55%
HSB
51, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 40
LAB
62, -1, 10
LCH
62, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 99
XYZ
28, 30, 26
LUV
62, 3, 14
HWB
51, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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