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
959299
RGB
149, 146, 153
HSL
266, 3%, 59%
HSB
266, 5%, 60%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 40
LAB
61, 2, -3
LCH
61, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 305
XYZ
28, 29, 34
LUV
61, 1, -5
HWB
266, 57%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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