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
9596A5
RGB
149, 150, 165
HSL
236, 8%, 62%
HSB
236, 10%, 65%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 35
LAB
62, 2, -8
LCH
62, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 283
XYZ
30, 31, 40
LUV
62, -1, -12
HWB
236, 58%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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