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
999283
RGB
153, 146, 131
HSL
41, 10%, 56%
HSB
41, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 40
LAB
61, 1, 9
LCH
61, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 86
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
61, 5, 12
HWB
41, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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