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
9A978B
RGB
154, 151, 139
HSL
48, 7%, 57%
HSB
48, 10%, 60%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 40
LAB
62, 0, 7
LCH
62, 7, 94
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 95
XYZ
29, 31, 29
LUV
62, 2, 10
HWB
48, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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