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
9098A8
RGB
144, 152, 168
HSL
220, 12%, 61%
HSB
220, 14%, 66%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 34
LAB
63, 0, -9
LCH
63, 9, 267
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 264
XYZ
30, 31, 41
LUV
63, -5, -14
HWB
220, 56%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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