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
909CAA
RGB
144, 156, 170
HSL
212, 13%, 62%
HSB
212, 15%, 67%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 33
LAB
64, -2, -9
LCH
64, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 252
XYZ
31, 33, 43
LUV
64, -7, -13
HWB
212, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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