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
9896A4
RGB
152, 150, 164
HSL
249, 7%, 62%
HSB
249, 9%, 64%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 36
LAB
63, 3, -7
LCH
63, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 292
XYZ
31, 31, 40
LUV
63, 0, -11
HWB
249, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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