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
8993AB
RGB
137, 147, 171
HSL
222, 17%, 60%
HSB
222, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 14, 0, 33
LAB
61, 0, -14
LCH
61, 14, 271
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 267
XYZ
28, 29, 43
LUV
61, -7, -21
HWB
222, 54%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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