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
979FB2
RGB
151, 159, 178
HSL
222, 15%, 65%
HSB
222, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 30
LAB
65, 0, -11
LCH
65, 11, 270
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 267
XYZ
33, 35, 47
LUV
65, -5, -16
HWB
222, 59%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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