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
949AAD
RGB
148, 154, 173
HSL
226, 13%, 63%
HSB
226, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 32
LAB
64, 1, -11
LCH
64, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 272
XYZ
31, 32, 44
LUV
64, -4, -16
HWB
226, 58%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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