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
979AA0
RGB
151, 154, 160
HSL
220, 5%, 61%
HSB
220, 6%, 63%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 37
LAB
63, 0, -4
LCH
63, 4, 266
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 265
XYZ
31, 32, 38
LUV
63, -2, -5
HWB
220, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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