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
9C8D9D
RGB
156, 141, 157
HSL
296, 8%, 58%
HSB
296, 10%, 62%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 38
LAB
60, 8, -6
LCH
60, 10, 322
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 324
XYZ
29, 29, 36
LUV
60, 8, -11
HWB
296, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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