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
9C9C9A
RGB
156, 156, 154
HSL
60, 1%, 61%
HSB
60, 1%, 61%
CMYK
0, 0, 1, 39
LAB
64, 0, 1
LCH
64, 1, 105
OKLCH
0.69, 0.00, 106
XYZ
31, 33, 35
LUV
64, 0, 2
HWB
60, 60%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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