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
9CA08E
RGB
156, 160, 142
HSL
73, 9%, 59%
HSB
73, 11%, 63%
CMYK
2, 0, 11, 37
LAB
65, -4, 9
LCH
65, 10, 114
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 117
XYZ
31, 34, 31
LUV
65, -1, 13
HWB
73, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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