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
969BA3
RGB
150, 155, 163
HSL
217, 7%, 61%
HSB
217, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 36
LAB
64, -1, -5
LCH
64, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 260
XYZ
31, 33, 39
LUV
64, -3, -7
HWB
217, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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