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
9C8B97
RGB
156, 139, 151
HSL
318, 8%, 58%
HSB
318, 11%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 3, 39
LAB
60, 8, -4
LCH
60, 9, 334
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 336
XYZ
29, 28, 33
LUV
60, 9, -7
HWB
318, 55%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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