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
969A86
RGB
150, 154, 134
HSL
72, 9%, 56%
HSB
72, 13%, 60%
CMYK
3, 0, 13, 40
LAB
63, -4, 10
LCH
63, 11, 113
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 116
XYZ
28, 31, 27
LUV
63, -1, 15
HWB
72, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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