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
979AA3
RGB
151, 154, 163
HSL
225, 6%, 62%
HSB
225, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 36
LAB
64, 0, -5
LCH
64, 5, 273
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 271
XYZ
31, 32, 39
LUV
64, -2, -8
HWB
225, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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