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
929EA6
RGB
146, 158, 166
HSL
204, 10%, 61%
HSB
204, 12%, 65%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 35
LAB
64, -3, -6
LCH
64, 7, 241
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 237
XYZ
31, 33, 41
LUV
64, -7, -8
HWB
204, 57%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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