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
9A978E
RGB
154, 151, 142
HSL
45, 6%, 58%
HSB
45, 8%, 60%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 40
LAB
63, 0, 5
LCH
63, 5, 91
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 92
XYZ
29, 31, 30
LUV
63, 2, 7
HWB
45, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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