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
969CB0
RGB
150, 156, 176
HSL
226, 14%, 64%
HSB
226, 15%, 69%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 31
LAB
64, 1, -11
LCH
64, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 272
XYZ
32, 33, 46
LUV
64, -4, -17
HWB
226, 59%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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