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
96877E
RGB
150, 135, 126
HSL
22, 10%, 54%
HSB
22, 16%, 59%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 41
LAB
57, 5, 7
LCH
57, 8, 56
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 53
XYZ
25, 25, 23
LUV
57, 10, 9
HWB
22, 49%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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