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
9C889D
RGB
156, 136, 157
HSL
297, 10%, 57%
HSB
297, 13%, 62%
CMYK
1, 13, 0, 38
LAB
59, 11, -8
LCH
59, 14, 322
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 325
XYZ
29, 27, 36
LUV
59, 10, -14
HWB
297, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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