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
9B9386
RGB
155, 147, 134
HSL
37, 10%, 57%
HSB
37, 14%, 61%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 39
LAB
61, 1, 8
LCH
61, 8, 81
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 80
XYZ
28, 30, 27
LUV
61, 6, 11
HWB
37, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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