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
9CA09A
RGB
156, 160, 154
HSL
100, 3%, 62%
HSB
100, 4%, 63%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 37
LAB
65, -2, 3
LCH
65, 4, 132
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 135
XYZ
32, 35, 36
LUV
65, -2, 4
HWB
100, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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