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
909598
RGB
144, 149, 152
HSL
202, 4%, 58%
HSB
202, 5%, 60%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 40
LAB
61, -1, -2
LCH
61, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 234
XYZ
28, 30, 34
LUV
61, -3, -3
HWB
202, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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