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
9CA193
RGB
156, 161, 147
HSL
81, 7%, 60%
HSB
81, 9%, 63%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 37
LAB
66, -4, 7
LCH
66, 8, 120
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 123
XYZ
32, 35, 33
LUV
66, -2, 10
HWB
81, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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