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
969F99
RGB
150, 159, 153
HSL
140, 4%, 61%
HSB
140, 6%, 62%
CMYK
6, 0, 4, 38
LAB
65, -4, 2
LCH
65, 5, 155
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 157
XYZ
31, 34, 35
LUV
65, -5, 4
HWB
140, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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