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
969396
RGB
150, 147, 150
HSL
300, 1%, 58%
HSB
300, 2%, 59%
CMYK
0, 2, 0, 41
LAB
61, 2, -1
LCH
61, 2, 323
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 326
XYZ
29, 30, 33
LUV
61, 2, -2
HWB
300, 58%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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