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
9C978D
RGB
156, 151, 141
HSL
40, 7%, 58%
HSB
40, 10%, 61%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 39
LAB
63, 1, 6
LCH
63, 6, 85
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 85
XYZ
30, 31, 30
LUV
63, 4, 8
HWB
40, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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