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
999392
RGB
153, 147, 146
HSL
9, 3%, 59%
HSB
9, 5%, 60%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 40
LAB
61, 2, 1
LCH
61, 3, 32
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 29
XYZ
29, 30, 31
LUV
61, 4, 2
HWB
9, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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