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
959EAA
RGB
149, 158, 170
HSL
214, 11%, 63%
HSB
214, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 33
LAB
65, -1, -7
LCH
65, 8, 259
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 256
XYZ
32, 34, 43
LUV
65, -6, -11
HWB
214, 58%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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