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
9C97A0
RGB
156, 151, 160
HSL
273, 5%, 61%
HSB
273, 6%, 63%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 37
LAB
63, 3, -4
LCH
63, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 310
XYZ
31, 32, 38
LUV
63, 2, -6
HWB
273, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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