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
9C9D9B
RGB
156, 157, 155
HSL
90, 1%, 61%
HSB
90, 1%, 62%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 38
LAB
65, -1, 1
LCH
65, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.69, 0.00, 129
XYZ
32, 34, 36
LUV
65, 0, 1
HWB
90, 61%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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