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
9A8985
RGB
154, 137, 133
HSL
11, 9%, 56%
HSB
11, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 11, 14, 40
LAB
59, 6, 5
LCH
59, 8, 37
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 33
XYZ
27, 26, 26
LUV
59, 10, 5
HWB
11, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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