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
949B9E
RGB
148, 155, 158
HSL
198, 5%, 60%
HSB
198, 6%, 62%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 38
LAB
63, -2, -2
LCH
63, 3, 229
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 225
XYZ
30, 32, 37
LUV
63, -4, -3
HWB
198, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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