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
9C8E86
RGB
156, 142, 134
HSL
22, 10%, 57%
HSB
22, 14%, 61%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 39
LAB
60, 4, 6
LCH
60, 8, 55
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 52
XYZ
28, 28, 27
LUV
60, 9, 8
HWB
22, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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