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
9B988A
RGB
155, 152, 138
HSL
49, 8%, 57%
HSB
49, 11%, 61%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 39
LAB
63, -1, 8
LCH
63, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 97
XYZ
29, 31, 29
LUV
63, 3, 11
HWB
49, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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