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
9099AB
RGB
144, 153, 171
HSL
220, 14%, 62%
HSB
220, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 0, -11
LCH
63, 11, 267
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 264
XYZ
30, 32, 43
LUV
63, -6, -16
HWB
220, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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