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
9698A0
RGB
150, 152, 160
HSL
228, 5%, 61%
HSB
228, 6%, 63%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 37
LAB
63, 0, -4
LCH
63, 4, 276
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 275
XYZ
30, 31, 38
LUV
63, -2, -7
HWB
228, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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