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
9099A7
RGB
144, 153, 167
HSL
217, 12%, 61%
HSB
217, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 35
LAB
63, -1, -9
LCH
63, 9, 262
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 259
XYZ
30, 32, 41
LUV
63, -6, -12
HWB
217, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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