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
9196A5
RGB
145, 150, 165
HSL
225, 10%, 61%
HSB
225, 12%, 65%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 35
LAB
62, 0, -9
LCH
62, 9, 273
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 271
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
62, -4, -13
HWB
225, 57%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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