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
9C8D92
RGB
156, 141, 146
HSL
340, 7%, 58%
HSB
340, 10%, 61%
CMYK
0, 10, 6, 39
LAB
60, 6, -1
LCH
60, 6, 355
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 355
XYZ
28, 28, 31
LUV
60, 8, -2
HWB
340, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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