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
969185
RGB
150, 145, 133
HSL
42, 7%, 55%
HSB
42, 11%, 59%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 41
LAB
60, 0, 7
LCH
60, 7, 88
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 88
XYZ
27, 28, 26
LUV
60, 4, 10
HWB
42, 52%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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