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
9399AE
RGB
147, 153, 174
HSL
227, 14%, 63%
HSB
227, 16%, 68%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 32
LAB
63, 1, -12
LCH
63, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 273
XYZ
31, 32, 45
LUV
63, -4, -18
HWB
227, 58%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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