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
9C9191
RGB
156, 145, 145
HSL
0, 5%, 59%
HSB
0, 7%, 61%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 39
LAB
61, 4, 2
LCH
61, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 17
XYZ
29, 29, 31
LUV
61, 6, 1
HWB
0, 57%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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