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
9B9388
RGB
155, 147, 136
HSL
35, 9%, 57%
HSB
35, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 5, 12, 39
LAB
61, 2, 7
LCH
61, 7, 77
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 76
XYZ
28, 30, 28
LUV
61, 5, 9
HWB
35, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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