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
949EB4
RGB
148, 158, 180
HSL
221, 18%, 64%
HSB
221, 18%, 71%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 29
LAB
65, 0, -13
LCH
65, 13, 269
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 266
XYZ
33, 34, 48
LUV
65, -6, -19
HWB
221, 58%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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