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
9299AD
RGB
146, 153, 173
HSL
224, 14%, 63%
HSB
224, 16%, 68%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 32
LAB
63, 1, -11
LCH
63, 11, 273
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 270
XYZ
31, 32, 44
LUV
63, -5, -17
HWB
224, 57%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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