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
96989A
RGB
150, 152, 154
HSL
210, 2%, 60%
HSB
210, 3%, 60%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 40
LAB
63, 0, -1
LCH
63, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.68, 0.00, 248
XYZ
30, 31, 35
LUV
63, -1, -2
HWB
210, 59%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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