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
949B9D
RGB
148, 155, 157
HSL
193, 4%, 60%
HSB
193, 6%, 62%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 38
LAB
63, -2, -2
LCH
63, 3, 221
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 217
XYZ
30, 32, 37
LUV
63, -4, -2
HWB
193, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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