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
9C8E8A
RGB
156, 142, 138
HSL
13, 8%, 58%
HSB
13, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 39
LAB
60, 5, 4
LCH
60, 6, 40
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 37
XYZ
28, 28, 28
LUV
60, 9, 5
HWB
13, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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