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
949CA9
RGB
148, 156, 169
HSL
217, 11%, 62%
HSB
217, 12%, 66%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 34
LAB
64, -1, -8
LCH
64, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 260
XYZ
31, 33, 42
LUV
64, -5, -11
HWB
217, 58%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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