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
9796A1
RGB
151, 150, 161
HSL
245, 6%, 61%
HSB
245, 7%, 63%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 37
LAB
62, 2, -6
LCH
62, 6, 290
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 290
XYZ
30, 31, 38
LUV
62, 0, -9
HWB
245, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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