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
929AAE
RGB
146, 154, 174
HSL
223, 15%, 63%
HSB
223, 16%, 68%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 32
LAB
63, 0, -12
LCH
63, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 268
XYZ
31, 32, 45
LUV
63, -5, -17
HWB
223, 57%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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