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
9C8D8B
RGB
156, 141, 139
HSL
7, 8%, 58%
HSB
7, 11%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 11, 39
LAB
60, 6, 3
LCH
60, 6, 30
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 27
XYZ
28, 28, 28
LUV
60, 9, 3
HWB
7, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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