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
949BAD
RGB
148, 155, 173
HSL
223, 13%, 63%
HSB
223, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 32
LAB
64, 0, -10
LCH
64, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 269
XYZ
31, 33, 44
LUV
64, -5, -15
HWB
223, 58%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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