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
9B978A
RGB
155, 151, 138
HSL
46, 8%, 57%
HSB
46, 11%, 61%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 39
LAB
63, 0, 7
LCH
63, 7, 92
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 93
XYZ
29, 31, 28
LUV
63, 3, 10
HWB
46, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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