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
969C9A
RGB
150, 156, 154
HSL
160, 3%, 60%
HSB
160, 4%, 61%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 39
LAB
64, -3, 0
LCH
64, 3, 174
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 174
XYZ
30, 33, 35
LUV
64, -3, 1
HWB
160, 59%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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