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
9C8A85
RGB
156, 138, 133
HSL
13, 10%, 57%
HSB
13, 15%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 39
LAB
59, 6, 5
LCH
59, 8, 40
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 36
XYZ
27, 27, 26
LUV
59, 11, 6
HWB
13, 52%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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