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
96909E
RGB
150, 144, 158
HSL
266, 7%, 59%
HSB
266, 9%, 62%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 38
LAB
61, 4, -7
LCH
61, 8, 303
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 305
XYZ
29, 29, 36
LUV
61, 3, -10
HWB
266, 56%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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