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
9296A2
RGB
146, 150, 162
HSL
225, 8%, 60%
HSB
225, 10%, 64%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 36
LAB
62, 0, -7
LCH
62, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 271
XYZ
29, 31, 39
LUV
62, -3, -10
HWB
225, 57%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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