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
9498A0
RGB
148, 152, 160
HSL
220, 6%, 60%
HSB
220, 7%, 63%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 37
LAB
63, 0, -5
LCH
63, 5, 266
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 264
XYZ
30, 31, 38
LUV
63, -3, -7
HWB
220, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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