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
9797A6
RGB
151, 151, 166
HSL
240, 8%, 62%
HSB
240, 9%, 65%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 35
LAB
63, 2, -8
LCH
63, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 286
XYZ
31, 31, 41
LUV
63, -1, -12
HWB
240, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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