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
949AA8
RGB
148, 154, 168
HSL
222, 10%, 62%
HSB
222, 12%, 66%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 34
LAB
63, 0, -8
LCH
63, 8, 270
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 267
XYZ
31, 32, 42
LUV
63, -4, -12
HWB
222, 58%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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