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
9B8A88
RGB
155, 138, 136
HSL
6, 9%, 57%
HSB
6, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 39
LAB
59, 6, 4
LCH
59, 7, 29
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 26
XYZ
27, 27, 27
LUV
59, 10, 4
HWB
6, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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