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
96A9BE
RGB
150, 169, 190
HSL
212, 24%, 67%
HSB
212, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 25
LAB
68, -3, -13
LCH
68, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 251
XYZ
36, 39, 54
LUV
68, -11, -19
HWB
212, 59%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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