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
9299AB
RGB
146, 153, 171
HSL
223, 13%, 62%
HSB
223, 15%, 67%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 0, -10
LCH
63, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 269
XYZ
31, 32, 43
LUV
63, -5, -15
HWB
223, 57%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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