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
979EAE
RGB
151, 158, 174
HSL
222, 12%, 64%
HSB
222, 13%, 68%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 32
LAB
65, 0, -9
LCH
65, 9, 269
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 267
XYZ
33, 34, 45
LUV
65, -5, -14
HWB
222, 59%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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