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
8499A1
RGB
132, 153, 161
HSL
197, 13%, 57%
HSB
197, 18%, 63%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 37
LAB
62, -6, -7
LCH
62, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 223
XYZ
27, 30, 38
LUV
62, -11, -9
HWB
197, 52%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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