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
949D8F
RGB
148, 157, 143
HSL
99, 7%, 59%
HSB
99, 9%, 62%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 38
LAB
64, -5, 6
LCH
64, 8, 131
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 134
XYZ
29, 32, 31
LUV
64, -4, 10
HWB
99, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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