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
909DB2
RGB
144, 157, 178
HSL
217, 18%, 63%
HSB
217, 19%, 70%
CMYK
19, 12, 0, 30
LAB
64, -1, -13
LCH
64, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 260
XYZ
32, 33, 47
LUV
64, -8, -19
HWB
217, 56%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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