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
9996A0
RGB
153, 150, 160
HSL
258, 5%, 61%
HSB
258, 6%, 63%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 37
LAB
63, 3, -5
LCH
63, 6, 298
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 300
XYZ
30, 31, 38
LUV
63, 1, -8
HWB
258, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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