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
9996A2
RGB
153, 150, 162
HSL
255, 6%, 61%
HSB
255, 7%, 64%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 36
LAB
63, 3, -6
LCH
63, 7, 296
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 297
XYZ
31, 31, 39
LUV
63, 1, -9
HWB
255, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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