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
9497AA
RGB
148, 151, 170
HSL
232, 11%, 62%
HSB
232, 13%, 67%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 2, -10
LCH
63, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 279
XYZ
31, 31, 42
LUV
63, -3, -16
HWB
232, 58%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.