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
969589
RGB
150, 149, 137
HSL
55, 6%, 56%
HSB
55, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 41
LAB
62, -1, 7
LCH
62, 7, 101
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 103
XYZ
28, 30, 28
LUV
62, 1, 9
HWB
55, 54%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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