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
969488
RGB
150, 148, 136
HSL
51, 6%, 56%
HSB
51, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 41
LAB
61, -1, 7
LCH
61, 7, 98
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 99
XYZ
28, 29, 28
LUV
61, 2, 9
HWB
51, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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