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
9099A3
RGB
144, 153, 163
HSL
212, 9%, 60%
HSB
212, 12%, 64%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 36
LAB
63, -2, -6
LCH
63, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 251
XYZ
30, 31, 39
LUV
63, -5, -9
HWB
212, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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