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
9496A1
RGB
148, 150, 161
HSL
231, 6%, 61%
HSB
231, 8%, 63%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 37
LAB
62, 1, -6
LCH
62, 6, 279
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 278
XYZ
30, 31, 38
LUV
62, -2, -9
HWB
231, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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