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
9698A8
RGB
150, 152, 168
HSL
233, 9%, 62%
HSB
233, 11%, 66%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 34
LAB
63, 2, -9
LCH
63, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 280
XYZ
31, 32, 42
LUV
63, -2, -13
HWB
233, 59%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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