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
9C9986
RGB
156, 153, 134
HSL
52, 10%, 57%
HSB
52, 14%, 61%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 39
LAB
63, -1, 10
LCH
63, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 100
XYZ
29, 32, 27
LUV
63, 3, 15
HWB
52, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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