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
979DA4
RGB
151, 157, 164
HSL
212, 7%, 62%
HSB
212, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 36
LAB
64, -1, -4
LCH
64, 5, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 252
XYZ
32, 33, 40
LUV
64, -4, -6
HWB
212, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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