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
9596A3
RGB
149, 150, 163
HSL
236, 7%, 61%
HSB
236, 9%, 64%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 36
LAB
62, 2, -7
LCH
62, 7, 283
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 282
XYZ
30, 31, 39
LUV
62, -1, -11
HWB
236, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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