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
968E81
RGB
150, 142, 129
HSL
37, 9%, 55%
HSB
37, 14%, 59%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 41
LAB
59, 1, 8
LCH
59, 8, 80
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 80
XYZ
26, 27, 25
LUV
59, 6, 11
HWB
37, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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