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
979FA2
RGB
151, 159, 162
HSL
196, 6%, 61%
HSB
196, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 36
LAB
65, -3, -3
LCH
65, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 222
XYZ
32, 34, 39
LUV
65, -5, -3
HWB
196, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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