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
9A9290
RGB
154, 146, 144
HSL
12, 5%, 58%
HSB
12, 6%, 60%
CMYK
0, 5, 6, 40
LAB
61, 3, 2
LCH
61, 4, 38
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 34
XYZ
29, 29, 31
LUV
61, 5, 3
HWB
12, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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