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
909CA4
RGB
144, 156, 164
HSL
204, 10%, 60%
HSB
204, 12%, 64%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 36
LAB
64, -3, -6
LCH
64, 7, 241
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 237
XYZ
30, 32, 40
LUV
64, -7, -8
HWB
204, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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