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
9C8B98
RGB
156, 139, 152
HSL
314, 8%, 58%
HSB
314, 11%, 61%
CMYK
0, 11, 3, 39
LAB
60, 8, -4
LCH
60, 9, 332
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 334
XYZ
29, 28, 34
LUV
60, 9, -8
HWB
314, 55%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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