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
96A09E
RGB
150, 160, 158
HSL
168, 5%, 61%
HSB
168, 6%, 63%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 37
LAB
65, -4, 0
LCH
65, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 183
XYZ
31, 34, 37
LUV
65, -5, 0
HWB
168, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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