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
9C9BA0
RGB
156, 155, 160
HSL
252, 3%, 62%
HSB
252, 3%, 63%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 37
LAB
64, 1, -2
LCH
64, 3, 294
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 295
XYZ
32, 33, 38
LUV
64, 0, -4
HWB
252, 61%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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