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
9C8AA0
RGB
156, 138, 160
HSL
289, 10%, 58%
HSB
289, 14%, 63%
CMYK
2, 14, 0, 37
LAB
60, 10, -9
LCH
60, 14, 318
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 320
XYZ
29, 28, 37
LUV
60, 9, -15
HWB
289, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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