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
9099A8
RGB
144, 153, 168
HSL
218, 12%, 61%
HSB
218, 14%, 66%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 34
LAB
63, -1, -9
LCH
63, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 261
XYZ
30, 32, 42
LUV
63, -6, -13
HWB
218, 56%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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