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
959EA6
RGB
149, 158, 166
HSL
208, 9%, 62%
HSB
208, 10%, 65%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 35
LAB
65, -2, -5
LCH
65, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 245
XYZ
32, 34, 41
LUV
65, -5, -7
HWB
208, 58%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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