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
9CA195
RGB
156, 161, 149
HSL
85, 6%, 61%
HSB
85, 7%, 63%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 37
LAB
66, -4, 6
LCH
66, 7, 122
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 125
XYZ
32, 35, 33
LUV
66, -2, 9
HWB
85, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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