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
9C8D9F
RGB
156, 141, 159
HSL
290, 9%, 59%
HSB
290, 11%, 62%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 38
LAB
60, 8, -7
LCH
60, 11, 318
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 321
XYZ
29, 29, 37
LUV
60, 7, -12
HWB
290, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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