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
969490
RGB
150, 148, 144
HSL
40, 3%, 58%
HSB
40, 4%, 59%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 41
LAB
61, 0, 2
LCH
61, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 85
XYZ
28, 30, 31
LUV
61, 1, 3
HWB
40, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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