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
949EAE
RGB
148, 158, 174
HSL
217, 14%, 63%
HSB
217, 15%, 68%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 32
LAB
65, -1, -10
LCH
65, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 260
XYZ
32, 34, 45
LUV
65, -6, -14
HWB
217, 58%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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