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
909196
RGB
144, 145, 150
HSL
230, 3%, 58%
HSB
230, 4%, 59%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 41
LAB
60, 0, -3
LCH
60, 3, 277
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 277
XYZ
27, 28, 33
LUV
60, -1, -4
HWB
230, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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