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
9C8F89
RGB
156, 143, 137
HSL
19, 9%, 57%
HSB
19, 12%, 61%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 39
LAB
60, 4, 5
LCH
60, 7, 50
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 46
XYZ
28, 29, 28
LUV
60, 8, 6
HWB
19, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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