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
9194A4
RGB
145, 148, 164
HSL
231, 9%, 61%
HSB
231, 12%, 64%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 36
LAB
61, 1, -9
LCH
61, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 277
XYZ
29, 30, 39
LUV
61, -3, -13
HWB
231, 57%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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