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
9C8A83
RGB
156, 138, 131
HSL
17, 11%, 56%
HSB
17, 16%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 39
LAB
59, 6, 6
LCH
59, 9, 46
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 42
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 11, 8
HWB
17, 51%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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