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
979EAA
RGB
151, 158, 170
HSL
218, 10%, 63%
HSB
218, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 33
LAB
65, -1, -7
LCH
65, 7, 264
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 261
XYZ
32, 34, 43
LUV
65, -4, -10
HWB
218, 59%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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