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
959EA1
RGB
149, 158, 161
HSL
195, 6%, 61%
HSB
195, 7%, 63%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 37
LAB
64, -3, -3
LCH
64, 4, 224
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 220
XYZ
31, 33, 39
LUV
64, -5, -3
HWB
195, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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