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
9B9989
RGB
155, 153, 137
HSL
53, 8%, 57%
HSB
53, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 1, 12, 39
LAB
63, -1, 9
LCH
63, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 101
XYZ
29, 32, 28
LUV
63, 2, 12
HWB
53, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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