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
9B9993
RGB
155, 153, 147
HSL
45, 4%, 59%
HSB
45, 5%, 61%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 39
LAB
63, 0, 3
LCH
63, 3, 91
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 92
XYZ
30, 32, 32
LUV
63, 1, 5
HWB
45, 58%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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