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
9C898B
RGB
156, 137, 139
HSL
354, 9%, 57%
HSB
354, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 39
LAB
59, 8, 2
LCH
59, 8, 12
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 11
XYZ
27, 27, 28
LUV
59, 11, 1
HWB
354, 54%, 39%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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