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
909EAD
RGB
144, 158, 173
HSL
211, 15%, 62%
HSB
211, 17%, 68%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 32
LAB
64, -3, -10
LCH
64, 10, 254
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 250
XYZ
31, 33, 44
LUV
64, -8, -14
HWB
211, 56%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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