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
9C8A90
RGB
156, 138, 144
HSL
340, 8%, 58%
HSB
340, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 12, 8, 39
LAB
59, 8, -1
LCH
59, 8, 356
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 356
XYZ
28, 27, 30
LUV
59, 10, -2
HWB
340, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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