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
969FA9
RGB
150, 159, 169
HSL
212, 10%, 63%
HSB
212, 11%, 66%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 34
LAB
65, -2, -6
LCH
65, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 251
XYZ
32, 34, 42
LUV
65, -5, -9
HWB
212, 59%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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