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
909A97
RGB
144, 154, 151
HSL
162, 5%, 58%
HSB
162, 6%, 60%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 40
LAB
63, -4, 0
LCH
63, 4, 176
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 176
XYZ
29, 31, 34
LUV
63, -5, 1
HWB
162, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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