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
949AA4
RGB
148, 154, 164
HSL
218, 8%, 61%
HSB
218, 10%, 64%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 36
LAB
63, -1, -6
LCH
63, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 261
XYZ
30, 32, 40
LUV
63, -4, -9
HWB
218, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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