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
9C998F
RGB
156, 153, 143
HSL
46, 6%, 59%
HSB
46, 8%, 61%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 39
LAB
63, 0, 6
LCH
63, 6, 92
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 93
XYZ
30, 32, 31
LUV
63, 2, 8
HWB
46, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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