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
909AAA
RGB
144, 154, 170
HSL
217, 13%, 62%
HSB
217, 15%, 67%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 33
LAB
63, -1, -10
LCH
63, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 260
XYZ
30, 32, 43
LUV
63, -6, -14
HWB
217, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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