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
9C898E
RGB
156, 137, 142
HSL
344, 9%, 57%
HSB
344, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 9, 39
LAB
59, 8, 0
LCH
59, 8, 1
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 0
XYZ
28, 27, 29
LUV
59, 11, -1
HWB
344, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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