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
9B9785
RGB
155, 151, 133
HSL
49, 10%, 56%
HSB
49, 14%, 61%
CMYK
0, 3, 14, 39
LAB
62, -1, 10
LCH
62, 10, 95
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 97
XYZ
29, 31, 27
LUV
62, 3, 14
HWB
49, 52%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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