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
9A9796
RGB
154, 151, 150
HSL
15, 2%, 60%
HSB
15, 3%, 60%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 40
LAB
63, 1, 1
LCH
63, 1, 43
OKLCH
0.68, 0.00, 39
XYZ
30, 31, 33
LUV
63, 2, 1
HWB
15, 59%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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