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
949BAA
RGB
148, 155, 170
HSL
221, 11%, 62%
HSB
221, 13%, 67%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 33
LAB
64, 0, -9
LCH
64, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 266
XYZ
31, 33, 43
LUV
64, -5, -13
HWB
221, 58%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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