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
9397AB
RGB
147, 151, 171
HSL
230, 13%, 62%
HSB
230, 14%, 67%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 33
LAB
63, 2, -11
LCH
63, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 277
XYZ
30, 31, 43
LUV
63, -3, -17
HWB
230, 58%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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