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
96A0A5
RGB
150, 160, 165
HSL
200, 8%, 62%
HSB
200, 9%, 65%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 35
LAB
65, -3, -4
LCH
65, 5, 233
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 229
XYZ
32, 34, 41
LUV
65, -6, -5
HWB
200, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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