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
979EA8
RGB
151, 158, 168
HSL
215, 9%, 63%
HSB
215, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 34
LAB
65, -1, -6
LCH
65, 6, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 257
XYZ
32, 34, 42
LUV
65, -4, -9
HWB
215, 59%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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