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
637479
RGB
99, 116, 121
HSL
194, 10%, 43%
HSB
194, 18%, 47%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 53
LAB
48, -6, -5
LCH
48, 8, 221
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 217
XYZ
15, 17, 20
LUV
48, -9, -6
HWB
194, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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