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
9696A2
RGB
150, 150, 162
HSL
240, 6%, 61%
HSB
240, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 36
LAB
62, 2, -6
LCH
62, 7, 286
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 286
XYZ
30, 31, 39
LUV
62, -1, -10
HWB
240, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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