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
909EB3
RGB
144, 158, 179
HSL
216, 19%, 63%
HSB
216, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 30
LAB
65, -2, -13
LCH
65, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 258
XYZ
32, 34, 47
LUV
65, -8, -19
HWB
216, 56%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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