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
9C9F97
RGB
156, 159, 151
HSL
82, 4%, 61%
HSB
82, 5%, 62%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 38
LAB
65, -2, 4
LCH
65, 4, 121
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 124
XYZ
32, 34, 34
LUV
65, -1, 6
HWB
82, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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