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
9497A4
RGB
148, 151, 164
HSL
229, 8%, 61%
HSB
229, 10%, 64%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 36
LAB
63, 1, -7
LCH
63, 7, 277
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 276
XYZ
30, 31, 40
LUV
63, -2, -11
HWB
229, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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