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
9C8E99
RGB
156, 142, 153
HSL
313, 7%, 58%
HSB
313, 9%, 61%
CMYK
0, 9, 2, 39
LAB
61, 7, -4
LCH
61, 8, 331
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 333
XYZ
29, 29, 34
LUV
61, 7, -7
HWB
313, 56%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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