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
9C908D
RGB
156, 144, 141
HSL
12, 7%, 58%
HSB
12, 10%, 61%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 39
LAB
61, 4, 3
LCH
61, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 34
XYZ
28, 29, 29
LUV
61, 7, 4
HWB
12, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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