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
979CA5
RGB
151, 156, 165
HSL
219, 7%, 62%
HSB
219, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 35
LAB
64, -1, -5
LCH
64, 5, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 262
XYZ
31, 33, 40
LUV
64, -3, -8
HWB
219, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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