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
9C8D84
RGB
156, 141, 132
HSL
22, 11%, 56%
HSB
22, 15%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 39
LAB
60, 5, 7
LCH
60, 8, 56
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 53
XYZ
27, 28, 26
LUV
60, 10, 9
HWB
22, 52%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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