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
8791AA
RGB
135, 145, 170
HSL
223, 17%, 60%
HSB
223, 21%, 67%
CMYK
21, 15, 0, 33
LAB
60, 0, -14
LCH
60, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 268
XYZ
27, 28, 42
LUV
60, -7, -22
HWB
223, 53%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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