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
9699A3
RGB
150, 153, 163
HSL
226, 7%, 61%
HSB
226, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 36
LAB
63, 0, -6
LCH
63, 6, 274
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 273
XYZ
31, 32, 39
LUV
63, -2, -8
HWB
226, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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