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
849AA2
RGB
132, 154, 162
HSL
196, 14%, 58%
HSB
196, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 36
LAB
62, -7, -7
LCH
62, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 222
XYZ
28, 31, 39
LUV
62, -12, -9
HWB
196, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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