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
9C9E95
RGB
156, 158, 149
HSL
73, 4%, 60%
HSB
73, 6%, 62%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 38
LAB
65, -2, 4
LCH
65, 5, 114
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 117
XYZ
31, 34, 33
LUV
65, -1, 7
HWB
73, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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