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
969DB3
RGB
150, 157, 179
HSL
226, 16%, 65%
HSB
226, 16%, 70%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 30
LAB
65, 1, -12
LCH
65, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 272
XYZ
33, 34, 47
LUV
65, -5, -19
HWB
226, 59%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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