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
9C989E
RGB
156, 152, 158
HSL
280, 3%, 61%
HSB
280, 4%, 62%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 38
LAB
63, 2, -3
LCH
63, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 315
XYZ
31, 32, 37
LUV
63, 2, -4
HWB
280, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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