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
96857F
RGB
150, 133, 127
HSL
16, 10%, 54%
HSB
16, 15%, 59%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 41
LAB
57, 6, 6
LCH
57, 8, 44
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 40
XYZ
25, 25, 24
LUV
57, 11, 7
HWB
16, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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