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
969CA6
RGB
150, 156, 166
HSL
217, 8%, 62%
HSB
217, 10%, 65%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 35
LAB
64, -1, -6
LCH
64, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 261
XYZ
31, 33, 41
LUV
64, -4, -9
HWB
217, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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